Swedish World Cup roster announced

[Burke's Evil Spirit]

There are some questionable omissions...Nylander, Hedberg, Arvedson...goaltending will be this team's downfall, but it's a very strong roster aside from that.

 

[devildan]

Well, Sweden > Canada ... except the goaltending, but the defense will make up for that.

So Lidström, Norström, Johnsson, Ragnarsson, Tjärnqvist and Öhlund are better than Pronger, Blake, Niedermayer, Redden, Foote and Jovanovski

Team Canada has 3 elite #1's, while Sweden has 1. Canadas bottom 3 (Foote, Redden, Jovo) are arguably better than Swedens 2-4 (Ohlund, Johnsson, Norstrom). So where exactly will thier defence "make up for it"?

 

[Peter Griffin]

Wow, that team is going to get roughed up big time playing a North American style game. Still, I'll be rooting for Nazzy, Ohlund, Daniel and Henrik!

 

[Douggy]

I hate Jonas Hoglund, but I'm surprised he wasn't named. He played very well at the World Championships.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

I like the forwards alot, very talented and a healthy dose of beligerence. That being said, the defense and goaltending has some question marks IMO. Not a very physical defense, and several of the D aren't exactly luminaries in their own zone. The goaltending is among the shakiest in the tourney. Could be adequete, could be not so adequete.

 

[Macman]

Sweden will live or die on its goaltending. Unless Salo comes up big, they're toast. Sweden's defence also isn't as deep as Canada's. Up front, though, they'll be as strong as anybody in the tournament.

I also have to believe this is Sweden's last kick at the cat for a while. Guys like Sundin and Forsberg are getting up there and Sweden just doesn't seem to be producing good young guys like they used to.

 

[leafaholix*]

I like the forwards alot, very talented and a healthy dose of beligerence. That being said, the defense and goaltending has some question marks IMO. Not a very physical defense, and several of the D aren't exactly luminaries in their own zone. The goaltending is among the shakiest in the tourney. Could be adequete, could be not so adequete.

Don't underestimate Swedish goalies in international tournaments.

See Mikael Tellqvist, 2003 WC's and Henrik Lundqvist, 2004 WC's.

 

[ACC1224]

Don't underestimate Swedish goalies in international tournaments.

See Mikael Tellqvist, 2003 WC's and Henrik Lundqvist, 2004 WC's.

Not to mention Salo in the Olympics.

 

[leafaholix*]

Not to mention Salo in the Olympics.

He had very good numbers prior to the incident.

 

[ACC1224]

He had very good numbers prior to the incident.

they don't give medals for good numbers

 

[Suntouchable13]

Who is going to be thier Captain?

 

[Leo Naphta]

Who is going to be thier Captain?

I don't think it's official yet, but I would be shocked if he doesn't wear #13...

 

[Riddarn]

The captain will probably be one of Sundin, Jörgen Jönsson, Lidström and Norström.

 

[BuppY]

Mats Sundin

 

[mach777]

Who is going to be thier Captain?

Sundin, Sundin or Sundin.

 

[balddog66]

I would guess Sundin would be captain as well, he has great history playing for Sweden.
I was somewhat surprized that Hoglund didn't make it, he seemed to have a decent WC, plus he's familiar with Sundin...

 

[ZombieMatt]

This team's defence is not nearly as good as Canada's.

However, the forwards are certainly an elite group.

I think this the Swedes will, once again, challenge the Canadian team.

 

[mackdogs*]

Well, Sweden > Canada ... except the goaltending, but the defense will make up for that.

And what about the other teams that will be competing?

Thanks for the laugh tho, this is easily the stupidest post I've read in weeks.

 

[monster_bertuzzi]

Sweden's 1-4 D is as good as anyone's IMO

Lidstrom
Ohlund
Johnsson
Norstrom

Impressive top4.

Sweden>Canada

 

[Robertsson 4-ever]

Team Canada has 3 elite #1's, while Sweden has 1. Canadas bottom 3 (Foote, Redden, Jovo) are arguably better than Swedens 2-4 (Ohlund, Johnsson, Norstrom). So where exactly will thier defence "make up for it"?

Agreed Lidström is a #1 as well as the canadians you mentioned. But I would rather say Foote, Redden and Jovanovski are quite equal to Johnsson, Öhlund and Norström tahn better. But overall Canada have an advantage on every position but as usual you can only dress 18 skaters, why all the other teams have a chance.

This time we gonna go the whole way. Maybe not realistic, but I'm totally optimistic.

 

[Kronblom]

There is no question on who will be the captain - Mats Sundin.

 

[Burnaby_Joe*]

Sweden's 1-4 D is as good as anyone's IMO

Lidstrom
Ohlund
Johnsson
Norstrom

Impressive top4.

Sweden>Canada

Lidstrom,Ohlund,Johnsson,Norstrom < Niedermayer,Pronger,Blake,Foote.

 

[Preds666]

There is no question on who will be the captain - Mats Sundin.

woha, Zetterberg made the poster ahead of Näslund

 

[Jag68Sid87]

I would have found a spot at RW for Mattias Weinhandl, the Sedin's old linemate I do believe. After all, not too many right-handed shots on this team.

That said, this is going to be a very strong contender at the WC.

 

[Burke's Evil Spirit]

woha, Zetterberg made the poster ahead of Näslund

...and Lidstrom...and Alfredsson...what the hell was the designer thinking?