IIHF World ChampionshipDiscuss International Tournaments like the WJC, Olympics, and World Cup, as they take place, or discuss past tournaments. performances.
It feels like this team has a lot of... well... "sparkapital", whatever that is called in english. William Karlsson need to pull himself togheter and step up his game. I think a goal will do wonders on his self confidence. Elias Lindholm has yet another gear before he reach the top level he has shown in SEL this year, but I do realize his hand injury is hampering him (and I do not say he has ben bad so far in the tournament). Also, players like Sörensen, Forsberg and Rask have more in them.
I think he have a good chance to win gold again, I don't think Canada are THAT much better. We have a good bunch of players that are not really known outside of Sweden, like Arvidsson for example. I don't think we've ever had this much on the forward side, just lacking those defenders but I've still been pleasantly surprised.
I think he have a good chance to win gold again, I don't think Canada are THAT much better. We have a good bunch of players that are not really known outside of Sweden, like Arvidsson for example. I don't think we've ever had this much on the forward side, just lacking those defenders but I've still been pleasantly surprised.
IF TRUE THEN:
Canada need to play a lot worse than they did vs Russia and Sweden need to play a lot better than they have done so far.
IF TRUE THEN:
Canada need to play a lot worse than they did vs Russia and Sweden need to play a lot better than they have done so far.
Russia has played pretty dreadful so far in the tournament so I wouldnt say that game is a benchmark of some sort.
Canada has played well dont get me wrong but they hardly look unbeatable.. that said.. Russia could still play A LOT better.. their potential is through the roof.. too bad they arent playing anywhere close to it and we still have to play them...
We seem to be capable of playing brilliant hockey for about half a game. If we can get that to two periods in the final it might be enough to pull it off, but our worse period in the game can't be horrible. Still waiting for a really big game for Karlsson.
We seem to be capable of playing brilliant hockey for about half a game. If we can get that to two periods in the final it might be enough to pull it off, but our worse period in the game can't be horrible. Still waiting for a really big game for Karlsson.
I thought Karlsson was pretty good today, he's not the offensive force some make him out to be but takes great responsibility in his own zone and was steady in the third while others choked completely.
Oh, and let's all take a moment to thank that russian flag-ironing girl for putting the swedish flag on top of the pile. Good karma! Thanks SVT for that insightful interview.
Great to see Collberg score in the SO, but maybe it's time for him to start working on a new shootout move tho. Maybe just mix it up a bit so the goaltender doesn't know what's coming.
Great to see Collberg score in the SO, but maybe it's time for him to start working on a new shootout move tho. Maybe just mix it up a bit so the goaltender doesn't know what's coming.
I'm just thinking out loud, I don't know...
Heh, I told a friend of mine just before Collberg was going to take the penalty that he should go to his forehand, because Vas would probably have a read on him, but then he went with his bread and butter move and roofed it perfectly.
Apparently Collberg been playing with some sort of injury all tournament. I have my guesses what it is, it explains his play even strength and makes his PP production even more impressive.
From the home of where Salming and Sundin played, I wish Sweden best of luck. You guys are a Classy nation and I have always respected Swedish Hockey players.
