HF2002 said:
What does that have to do with me saying that they aren't a contender this year?
Sweden is seriously overrated. When have they ever won anything of significance when the best players all have the opportunity to play (ie Canada Cup, World Cup, Olympics)?
They've got their golden generation right now and this generation is closing in on retirement. Who are the young guns for Sweden?
We will see what Team Sweden can do without their top players in this years World Championships. Since almost all our top players have turned down the national team this year.
Players not coming to the World Championships:
Mats Sundin: havent played in a year.
Markus Näslund: injured,tired etc.
Fredrik Modin: injured,tired etc.
Peter Forsberg: injured.
Mattias Öhlund: havent played, his son is sick.
Dick Tärnström: is becoming a father.
Michael Nylander: injured,tired etc.
Kristian Huselius: suspended.
Marcus Ragnarsson: havent played. (5 games)
Andreas Johansson: injured.
Thomas Holmström: injured.
Henrik Tallinder: suspended
Andreas Lilja: suspended.
Nicklas Lidström: havent played.