Kenny Jönsson was a truly great defender who played better than most against the best, wish we could have another one like him in Swedish hockey soon...
In general, if you outperform NHL players in WHC and are based in Europe, you will be in the NHL next year. Peter Forsberg had some great showings before he went over to Quebec...
I guess there are some Russian players who could go on this list too, NHL doesnt have many Russians since KHL got traction.