WJC: 2021 Sweden Roster Talk

[theslatcher]

Anyone know why Soderstrom isn't there? I know he was in Arizona during their playoffs (not dressed). Is it just assumed that ARI won't make him available? I would think he's going to be starting the season in the SHL but haven't heard anything.

Neither Söderström, Broberg, Björnfot, nor Alnefelt are there. Söderström, & Broberg were in the bubble when roster was announced, the other two we don't know, they're 19 though and played last WJC's so if they're available come WJCs they will get invited.

 

[theslatcher]

All goals scored today:

 

[VictorLustig]

Delete

 

[jfc64]

Core team I believe:

Raymond – Henriksson – Holtz
Holmström – Costmar – Gunler
Söderblom – Sundsvik – Nybeck
Heineman - Grewe

Johansson – Söderström
Björnfot – Broberg
Wallinder – Grans

Alnefelt
Wallstedt

Torgersson might be a sleeper, like Alfredsson. Guess developments on some players in SEL might fill in the blanks at the forward position. This core team is quite heavy on players born 2001.

 

[theslatcher]

Holtz tvåmålsskytt när Juniorkronorna vann mot Almtuna

Sounds like there might be some minor changes to the lines today and PP, Grans being the name Montén brings up that they've been thinking of putting onto the PP.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Holtz tvåmålsskytt när Juniorkronorna vann mot Almtuna

Sounds like there might be some minor changes to the lines today and PP, Grans being the name Montén brings up that they've been thinking of putting onto the PP.

Sounds promising for Grans, I would love for him to impress enough to move him in the 18 - 20 range but not enough for Toronto to take him at 15.

 

[theslatcher]

...Maybe a HockeyEttan team wasn't the best idea.

 

[Eye of Ra]

our center depth. jesus.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Raymond – Henriksson – Holtz
Holmström – Eklund – Gunler
Nybeck – Sundsvik – Söderblom
Heineman - Costmar - Torgersson
Olausson/ Niederbach

Johansson – Söderström
Björnfot – Broberg
Wallinder – Grans
Andrae

Alnefelt
Wallstedt
Clang

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Does Lysell have any chance to make this team?

 

[wings5]

Raymond – Henriksson – Holtz
Holmström – Eklund – Gunler
Nybeck – Sundsvik – Söderblom
Heineman - Costmar - Torgersson
Olausson/ Niederbach

Johansson – Söderström
Björnfot – Broberg
Wallinder – Grans
Andrae

Alnefelt
Wallstedt
Clang

That defense is legit.

 

[VictorLustig]

Enköping was terrible. What was even the point of playing a team like that?

Difficult to really say anything after the game but players who stood out more than I expected were Holtz, Sundsvik and Holmström. Defense wasn't really tested but Andrae stood out offensively, he should definitely have been on the PP. Thought Johansson and especially Hjorth had some weak moments with the puck.

Does Lysell have any chance to make this team?

They usually bring 1 (last year 2) U18 player per year so I think there's a chance. It's Lysell and/or Edvinsson. Competition for W & D spots will be tough.

 

[FreeMcdavid]

whats scouting on Costmar. Is he a passenger on this team or can he do some damage?

whats his scouting report on his strength and weakness. Thanks

 

[VictorLustig]

Biggest takeaway from this season (and preseason) so far has been Karl Henriksson. He's been phenomenal.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Oskar Olausson should be on the radar

 

[jfc64]

our center depth. jesus.

I am thinking about a large country in the east here.

 

[jfc64]

If we had the chance to chose one U23 player to this team, would you go with Elias Pettersson or Alexander Nylander?

PS. Dark horse: Rasmus Dahlin (but our defense depth is good).

"We could either outheart them, outsmart them or outdart'em" (unknown)

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

PS. Dark horse: Rasmus Dahlin (but our defense depth is good).

He's too old.

Edit: Misread the post.

 

[Eye of Ra]

If we had the chance to chose one U23 player to this team, would you go with Elias Pettersson or Alexander Nylander?

PS. Dark horse: Rasmus Dahlin (but our defense depth is good).

"We could either outheart them, outsmart them or outdart'em" (unknown)

are u serious? pettersson ofc.

 

[theslatcher]

are u serious? pettersson ofc.

Idk, Adam Ginning could fill that C letter...

 

[jfc64]

are u serious? pettersson ofc.

But Nylander was much better in a junior environment than Pettersson... But then again, he's no center.

No, you're right. I'm not entirely serious here...

 

[jfc64]

Idk, Adam Ginning could fill that C letter...

Do you remember when we all could breathe normally at WJC lately? It was when Ginning proved he could do the job.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Simon Robertsson is a dark horse.

 

[jfc64]

Some early and historic stats: (bolded = possible locks, underlined = interresting players). Something's gonna rise.

SEL U20
1. Alexander Holtz (RW) Djurgårdens IF 5 2 1 3 0.60 0 1
2. Lucas Raymond (RW/LW) Frölunda HC 5 2 1 3 0.60 2 3
3. William Eklund (C/LW) Djurgårdens IF 5 2 0 2 0.40 0 3
4. Karl Henriksson (C/LW) Frölunda HC 5 0 2 2 0.40 2 2
5. Albin Sundsvik (C) Skellefteå AIK 6 1 1 2 0.33 0 1
6. Oskar Olausson (LW/RW) HV71 4 0 1 1 0.25 0 0
7. Noel Gunler (RW/LW) Luleå HF 6 0 1 1 0.17 4 -3
13. Simon Robertsson (RW) Skellefteå AIK 1 0 0 0 0.00 0 -1
16. Daniel Torgersson (LW/RW) Frölunda HC 2 0 0 0 0.00 0 0
19. Arvid Costmar (C) Linköping HC 4 0 0 0 0.00 0 -2
21. Elmer Söderblom (RW/LW) Frölunda HC 4 0 0 0 0.00 0 1
23. Albin Grewe (C/RW) Djurgårdens IF 5 0 0 0 0.00 0 -1
27. Emil Heineman (LW) Leksands IF 6 0 0 0 0.00 2 0
28. Zion Nybeck (LW/RW) HV71 7 0 0 0 0.00 0 2
31. Theodor Niederbach (C/RW) Frölunda HC - - - - - -

1. Philip Broberg (D) Skellefteå AIK 6 1 3 4 0.67 0 3
2. Albert Johansson (D) Färjestad BK 7 1 3 4 0.57 6 3
3. Helge Grans (D) Malmö Redhawks 4 2 1 3 0.75 0 -2
4. Alex Brännstam (D) Djurgårdens IF 3 0 1 1 0.33 0 2
5. Tobias Björnfot (D) Djurgårdens IF 5 0 1 1 0.20 4 1
6. Emil Andrae (D) HV71 7 0 1 1 0.14 2 1
16. Simon Edvinsson (D) Frölunda HC - - - - - -

1. Jesper Wallstedt Luleå HF 2 1.45 .927
2. Hugo Alnefelt HV71 2 4.08 .840


J20 Nationell
1. Arvid Costmar (C) Linköping HC J20 3 1 5 6 2.00 4 3
2. Oscar Bjerselius (C) Djurgårdens IF J20 2 2 2 4 2.00 0 0
4. Elmer Söderblom (RW/LW) Frölunda HC J20 2 1 3 4 2.00 0 1
5. Alexander Lundman (RW/LW) HV71 J20 12 12 9 21 1.75 12 3
6. Theodor Niederbach (C/RW) Frölunda HC J20 11 5 14 19 1.73 6 11
7. Simon Robertsson (RW) Skellefteå AIK J20 6 4 6 10 1.67 2 2
10. Oskar Olausson (LW/RW) HV71 J20 10 9 7 16 1.60 8 -1
20. Fabian Lysell (LW) Frölunda HC J20 8 3 8 11 1.38 8 3 7


9. Alex Brännstam (D) Djurgårdens IF J20 2 0 2 2 1.00 4 0
11. William Wallinder (D) MODO Hockey J20 1 0 1 1 1.00 2 3
45. Eric Hjorth (D) Frölunda HC J20 8 2 2 4 0.50 14 -3
66. Simon Edvinsson (D) Frölunda HC J20 8 1 2 3 0.38 10 3


U18 WC 2019
1. Karl Henriksson (C/LW) Sweden U18 7 3 6 9 1.29 2 1
2. Lucas Raymond (RW/LW) Sweden U18 7 4 4 8 1.14 12 -2
3. Alexander Holtz (RW) Sweden U18 7 4 3 7 1.00 4 -3
4. Simon Holmström (RW) Sweden U18 7 3 3 6 0.86 0 1
5. Oscar Bjerselius (C) Sweden U18 7 3 2 5 0.71 0 2
6. Zion Nybeck (LW/RW) Sweden U18 7 2 3 5 0.71 2 4
7. Arvid Costmar (C) Sweden U18 3 0 1 1 0.33 2 0
8. Oscar Lawner (LW/RW) Sweden U18 7 2 0 2 0.29 0 0
9. Albin Grewe (C/RW) Sweden U18 7 2 0 2 0.29 10 2
10. Max Wahlgren (C/W) Sweden U18 7 0 2 2 0.29 6 0
11. Isac Andersson (C/LW) Sweden U18 7 0 2 2 0.29 0 4
12. Elmer Söderblom (RW/LW) Sweden U18 7 1 0 1 0.14 0 2
13. Albin Sundsvik (C) Sweden U18 7 0 0 0 0.00 6 -1

1. Philip Broberg (D) Sweden U18 7 2 4 6 0.86 6 2
2. Victor Söderström (D) Sweden U18 4 0 1 1 0.25 2 2
3. Alex Brännstam (D) Sweden U18 7 0 1 1 0.14 0 0
4. Albert Johansson (D) Sweden U18 7 0 1 1 0.14 0 4
5. Ludvig Hedström (D) Sweden U18 7 0 1 1 0.14 2 1
6. Tobias Björnfot (D) Sweden U18 7 0 1 1 0.14 6 -1
7. Albert Lyckåsen (D) Sweden U18 7 0 0 0 0.00 0 0

1. Jesper Wallstedt Sweden U18 2 1.50 .936
2. Hugo Alnefelt Sweden U18 5 2.75 .921
3. Calle Clang Sweden U18 0 -


NHL Draft 2019
#8 Edmonton Oilers Philip Broberg (D)
#11 Arizona Coyotes Victor Söderström (D)
#22 Los Angeles Kings Tobias Björnfot (D)
#23 New York Islanders Simon Holmström (F)
#58 New York Rangers Karl Henriksson (F)
#60 Detroit Red Wings Albert Johansson (D)
#66 Detroit Red Wings Albin Grewe (F)
#71 Tampa Bay Lightning Hugo Alnefelt (G)
#104 Columbus Blue Jackets Eric Hjorth (D)
#111 Dallas Stars Samuel Sjölund (D)
#116 Calgary Flames Lucas Feuk (F)
#159 Detroit Red Wings Elmer Söderblom (F)
#177 Detroit Red Wings Gustav Berglund (D)
#179 Nashville Predators Isak Walther (F)
#215 Vancouver Canucks Arvid Costmar (F)

NHL Draft 2020
#4 Lucas Raymond
#7 Alexander Holtz
#32 William Wallinder (D)
#35 Helge Grans (D)
#40 Daniel Torgersson (F)
#41 Noel Gunler (F)
#43 Emil Heineman (F)
#51 Theodor Niederbach (F)
#54 Emil Andrae (D)

NHL Draft 2021 (projections top 2 rounds)
Simon Edvinsson
Fabian Lysell
Jesper Wallstedt
Simon Robertsson
William Eklund

 

[SwedeChristoffer]

An interesting food for thought for you here.

How should Montén do with the PP?

In the national teams, Raymond has always been on the right side with Holtz as the trigger on the left.

However, with how well Raymond is doing on the left side in Frölunda, should Montén investigate another PP strategy? And if so, how could it look?