Could Baertschi make the Swiss Olympic team?

[Yung Rotini]

At the current time, I'd say no, but he puts up a good showing in the early-mid season, I'd say he could.
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[MarkGio]

I voted no, but then I realized it was the Swiss team. How deep is this team, really?

 

[Backlund]

I voted no, but then I realized it was the Swiss team. How deep is this team, really?

http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=60518

Their team from 2010.



I honestly think Sven makes it and is one of their better players.

 

[Yung Rotini]

I voted no, but then I realized it was the Swiss team. How deep is this team, really?

Forward is definately the worst spot for the Swiss, defense isn't terrible and goaltending, with Hiller and (possibly) Berra, is actually good.
The only good Swiss forward I can think of is Brunner, Niederreiter has a high ceiling but I don't think he's ready for Olympic competition.
Brunner and Baertschi are the only two Swiss forwards in the NHL. Niederreiter is a question mark for this season. Wonder if Minnesota will give him a chance.
Defense, with Streit, Sbisa and Josi isn't bad.

 

[BRobMint]

He should seeing how weak they are up front. He'd likely be their best forward.

 

[Yung Rotini]

He should seeing how weak they are up front. He'd likely be their best forward.

I'd say Brunner is better, but yeah, he would be one of their best forwards.

 

[Trae]

Yes, absolutely. He'll be top 6 for sure and likely top line. He would have been in the World Championships a couple months ago if he wasn't injured.

Here's an article about it from a couple weeks ago: http://www.calgarysun.com/2013/07/11/sven-baertschi-taking-calgary-flames-development-camp-step-by-step

 

[BRobMint]

I'd say Brunner is better, but yeah, he would be one of their best forwards.

True. But that should change soon.

 

[Yung Rotini]

True. But that should change soon.

True. Baertschi has a higher ceiling than Brunner ever had.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

How is this even a question, really?

 

[Lifeline]

I know Berra played in the World Championship, but any chance he is the starter? If I recall he played a couple but there was someone ahead of him.

Also yes to the Bartschi making the Olympics. Easy yes.

 

[InfinityIggy]

If he doesn't make it then its because something goes seriously wrong with him.

 

[Yung Rotini]

I know Berra played in the World Championship, but any chance he is the starter? If I recall he played a couple but there was someone ahead of him.

Also yes to the Bartschi making the Olympics. Easy yes.

I'd say Jonas Hiller of the Ducks is the starter for the Swiss.

 

[Beats By CoRD]

How is this even a question, really?

It's not a question? I don't think he's a lock to make that team at all. He will have to have a good start for sure.

 

[Nordberg]

International tournaments aren't all about who has more NHLers in their lineup. The Swiss did very well with their WC roster which probably improved a lot of guys' stock. Sven should still definitely make it though and I think he will do very well.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

It's not a question? I don't think he's a lock to make that team at all. He will have to have a good start for sure.

The lack of skill on the Swiss team tells me it's not a question.

 

[TylerSVT*]

Sven nino and Brunner is some good youth.

 

[Beats By CoRD]

The lack of skill on the Swiss team tells me it's not a question.

They lace a very competitive team every year regardless of their lack of NHL skill. Maybe he doesn't fit. I just don't think he's a lock at all. His ability to stay healthy is still a question too.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

They lace a very competitive team every year regardless of their lack of NHL skill. Maybe he doesn't fit. I just don't think he's a lock at all. His ability to stay healthy is still a question too.

Yeah, being injured would keep him out of the Olympics. That's pretty obvious though, isn't it?

 

[Zirakzigil]

He will definitely be in their top 6 if healthy. Despite the lack of known talent the Swish always show up and play well when it comes to international tournaments.

 

[Unkki]

Of course he makes it.

Sven Bärtschi - Kevin Romy - Damien Brunner
Reto Suri - Denis Hollenstein - Nino Niederreiter
Roman Wick - Martin Plüss - Sven Andrighetto
Thibaut Monnet - Ryan Gardner -Julien Sprunger

Luca Sbisa - Roman Josi
Mark Streit - Raphael Díaz
Mirco Müller - Yannick Weber

Jonas Hiller
Reto Berra
Martin Gerber

 

[SmellOfVictory]

International tournaments aren't all about who has more NHLers in their lineup. The Swiss did very well with their WC roster which probably improved a lot of guys' stock. Sven should still definitely make it though and I think he will do very well.

Yeah, one of the strong points of the Swiss team has always been that their players all train/play together so much; Sven doesn't get that opportunity. That said, I don't think they'll mind opening up one spot for him, given his skill level.

 

[Limited]

Yes, absolutely he will be on the team.

 

[Backlund]

International tournaments aren't all about who has more NHLers in their lineup. The Swiss did very well with their WC roster which probably improved a lot of guys' stock. Sven should still definitely make it though and I think he will do very well.

For 2010, they brought a WHL defensemen to play for them. I highly doubt they will leave a NHL forward at home.

 

[jonas2244]

A lot has happened in Swiss Icehockey in the last few years, especially this year. I have no doubt that Bärtschi will be part of the team if he's healthy and he plays (even if he plays AHL). But I don't think he's a lock, if he doesn't play well, gets benched, whatever, there are others who have enough skills to replace an out-of-shape Sven.

I also think Berra will be there, also depends on where he plays and how much he gets to play. In my opinion the 3 goalies are almost clear, Hiller, Berra and Martin Gerber.

And a lot has to happen until we need again a WHL-player. Mirco Müller is not yet ready.