Johnny Hoxville
The Return of a Legend
I think it's hilarious that neither Kylington or Andersson are on the team. I wonder how many other dman on team Sweden could do what Oliver is right now.
Some believe the team has enough offensive layers and need stay at home types like Mattsson.I think it's hilarious that neither Kylington or Andersson are on the team. I wonder how many other dman on team Sweden could do what Oliver is right now.
It's true that they are trying to fill spots, but I think you always go with the best players and ask them to play a role. The coaches then need everyone to buy in and do their part.
I think it's a mistake that Sweden is leaving 2 of its most talented dman in that age group off the team, it's a joke to me. Rasmus has been playing at close to a PPG pace for the last 18 months, and Oliver has a respectable 7 points in 17 games as an 18 year old and is playing in key situations in the AHL. I know I probably am sounding like a total homer, but both of these guys were slated to be 1st - 2nd round picks in this past draft so it's not like they aren't highly regarded (Kylington has top 10 talent).
Obviously, Andersson is a little unfit and a little bit lazy and Kylington has a bad attitude.
I could understand Kylington because he can be a slight wildcard and the top rated offenses at WJC could make him look bad if he can't shut them down, but I actually don't understand whynot Andersson. Andersson is even more solid all around and has the strength to hold his own against bigger guys.
Though both of them prior did well already in the tourney so I'm not sure why both aren't being brought back. Is Sweden trying to bring in all shut down grit guys to combat US/Canadian team forward corps?
Note: Speaking of which has anyone caught recent games of the Heat? Would like to know how Kylington has been doing lately.
I'm honestly wondering if Andersson is getting slighted for coming over and playing hockey in NA instead of Sweden. Also, I think Oliver has been labelled as having a bad attitude so I think all those things play a part. From all indications though, Mattson is a C level prospect so I just don't understand it.
I'd be pissed off too if my coach only played me like 7 mins a game
I mean its speculative, but I mean someone knows something out there that we don't or there are some politics in play, which wouldn't be surprising.
Maybe someone did a better job scouting Mattson than us haha.
And I disagree with going with your best players and making them play a role. I think the best bet is to pick players who excel in that particular role. Like picking a physical defenseman over on offensive one or a checking forward over a skilled one. Like if you have a spot on the 4th line open do you look at Lance Bouma or Jiri Hudler? I take Bouma personally. Canada went with the most skilled players for a long time and it wasn't working. They have had more success since they have implemented their new system IMO.It's true that they are trying to fill spots, but I think you always go with the best players and ask them to play a role. The coaches then need everyone to buy in and do their part.
I think it's a mistake that Sweden is leaving 2 of its most talented dman in that age group off the team, it's a joke to me. Rasmus has been playing at close to a PPG pace for the last 18 months, and Oliver has a respectable 7 points in 17 games as an 18 year old and is playing in key situations in the AHL. I know I probably am sounding like a total homer, but both of these guys were slated to be 1st - 2nd round picks in this past draft so it's not like they aren't highly regarded (Kylington has top 10 talent).
Obviously, Andersson is a little unfit and a little bit lazy and Kylington has a bad attitude.
And I disagree with going with your best players and making them play a role. I think the best bet is to pick players who excel in that particular role. Like picking a physical defenseman over on offensive one or a checking forward over a skilled one. Like if you have a spot on the 4th line open do you look at Lance Bouma or Jiri Hudler? I take Bouma personally. Canada went with the most skilled players for a long time and it wasn't working. They have had more success since they have implemented their new system IMO.
Sure it's better if you have to come from behind, but when about when you have the lead or get in penalty trouble? I think you need guys capable of every role. I am not saying build it as a top 6 with 3 checking lines, but I think you go 3 scoring lines and 3 elite checking forwards, Frederik Gauthier last year for example was one of those players.I think when you get in a short tourny, if your down late in a game it makes you shorten your bench to 2 lines. Having depth all around let's you have the ability press teams and roll 4 lines. I know what your saying, but I've always believed you take the best players and they can adapt as long as the team is first.
Also, Canada is known for always leaving top players off the roster and going with character guys in some roles. Really over the last 5-6 years, they've had mixed results.
Andersson's defensive game is lacking some and he isn't physical. Sounds like they wanted someone who could be punishing.Yeah like if you have a "4th line" that is composed of good 2-way players but can still score (ie. prime Richards or Bergy), so primarily B-level offensive guys who are solid defensively, I'm cool with that. But I'd like to see a roster of the most talented players, who play a team game and play to the system. And then if you have to open it up, let them off the leash.
Going back to Mattson, Andersson is a really good overall dman so I don't see the logic in it.
Kylington and Andersson will both be on the Flames within 3 years anyway, so **** Sweden's management group.
I'm honestly wondering if Andersson is getting slighted for coming over and playing hockey in NA instead of Sweden. Also, I think Oliver has been labelled as having a bad attitude so I think all those things play a part. From all indications though, Mattson is a C level prospect so I just don't understand it.