May 27 - World Cup final roster announcements - Nakladal and Jokipakka named to teams

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Weitz

So teams can only bring guys to the WORLD CUP that the NHL deems ok?

Well, it is run by the NHL so that shouldn't come as a surprise.

[sureLoss]

Voynov is still indefinitely suspended by the NHL. They should be able to say he isn't allowed to play.

[AC]

Originally Posted by Weitz

So teams can only bring guys to the WORLD CUP that the NHL deems ok?

Well obviously... it's an NHL event.

[Roof-Daddy]

Obviously Weitz didn't realize it's organized and run by the NHL, not the IIHF.

[nik-]

I think this is organized by the NHL

[Mister Yamoto]

I thought the reason why they chose this format is because only NHL players were eligible. I don't think Euro teams would be thrilled about sending top players to the tournament considering their seasons will have already started.

And I thought Voynov wasn't even allowed in the USA.

[Buff]

Originally Posted by Mister Yamoto

I thought the reason why they chose this format is because only NHL players were eligible. I don't think Euro teams would be thrilled about sending top players to the tournament considering their seasons will have already started.

And I thought Voynov wasn't even allowed in the USA.

That is the part I was wondering about.

[sureLoss]

Backlund left off Swedish roster. Lehner, Ekholm, Hagelin, Hornqvist, Kruger, Silfverberg, Soderberg added

Representing Team Sweden at the World Cup of Hockey 2016 are:
G Robin Lehner, Buffalo Sabres *
G Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers
G Jacob Markstrom, Vancouver Canucks
D Mattias Ekholm, Nashville Predators *
D Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Arizona Coyotes
D Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning
D Niklas Hjalmarsson, Chicago Blackhawks
D Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators
D Niklas Kronwall, Detroit Red Wings
D Anton Stralman, Tampa Bay Lightning
F Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals
F Loui Eriksson, Boston Bruins
F Filip Forsberg, Nashville Predators
F Carl Hagelin, Pittsburgh Penguins *
F Patric Hornqvist, Pittsburgh Penguins *
F Marcus Kruger, Chicago Blackhawks *
F Gabriel Landeskog, Colorado Avalanche
F Daniel Sedin, Vancouver Canucks
F Henrik Sedin, Vancouver Canucks
F Jakob Silfverberg, Anaheim Ducks *
F Carl Soderberg, Colorado Avalanche *
F Alexander Steen, St. Louis Blues
F Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings

[1qqaaz]

Backlund only had about 12 times as many points as Kruger (while being good defensively). Other than that, it looks like a pretty good team.

Oh well, at least he's probably not going to get injured now.

[Hockey]

No John Klingberg either.

[The Hendog]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Backlund left off Swedish roster. Lehner, Ekholm, Hagelin, Hornqvist, Kruger, Silfverberg, Soderberg added

Representing Team Sweden at the World Cup of Hockey 2016 are:
G Robin Lehner, Buffalo Sabres *
G Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers
G Jacob Markstrom, Vancouver Canucks
D Mattias Ekholm, Nashville Predators *
D Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Arizona Coyotes
D Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning
D Niklas Hjalmarsson, Chicago Blackhawks
D Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators
D Niklas Kronwall, Detroit Red Wings
D Anton Stralman, Tampa Bay Lightning
F Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals
F Loui Eriksson, Boston Bruins
F Filip Forsberg, Nashville Predators
F Carl Hagelin, Pittsburgh Penguins *
F Patric Hornqvist, Pittsburgh Penguins *
F Marcus Kruger, Chicago Blackhawks *
F Gabriel Landeskog, Colorado Avalanche
F Daniel Sedin, Vancouver Canucks
F Henrik Sedin, Vancouver Canucks
F Jakob Silfverberg, Anaheim Ducks *
F Carl Soderberg, Colorado Avalanche *
F Alexander Steen, St. Louis Blues
F Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings

That is a strong team so not a huge surprise that Backlund didn't make it
Still wish he would have made it over a guy like Kruger though

[SuperMatt18]

Yeah surprising to go with Kruger over him , although with Backlunds history of injury in the offseason/preseason maybe it's better he doesn't play.

[Weitz]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Well, it is run by the NHL so that shouldn't come as a surprise.

I get that but they want this to replace the IIHF events don't they? This would sour on the other countries? Or am I just over thinking this?

[JJ1532]

Originally Posted by Hockey

No John Klingberg either.

No Hampus Lindholm either.

[puckedoff]

Originally Posted by Weitz

So teams can only bring guys to the WORLD CUP that the NHL deems ok?

Yes.

[Reaper]

nm

[Fighting Banana Slug]

Too bad for Backlund, but that is a tough line up to crack. Plenty of good players left off, with Kruger, maybe Soderberg as guys you might question.

Happy for Kevin and Nakladal (assuming he signs). That level of competition should really propel them early in training camp.

[JayP]

I really don't see how Lindholm didn't make Sweden over the shell of the Niklas Kronwall. I can understand Klingberg being left off since there's some other elite offensive defensemen on the team so he's a bit redundant, but Lindholm is flat out better than Kronwall is at this stage of their careers.

And Kruger over Backlund is another head scratcher given that they both play very responsible games and are good possession players, but Backlund actually can produce offensively as well.

[habernac]

Originally Posted by Weitz

I get that but they want this to replace the IIHF events don't they? This would sour on the other countries? Or am I just over thinking this?

yes

[Lanny_McDonald]

I don't think Hamilton makes the team. Didn't Burke or Treliving mention they expected to see 5-6 Flames play in this tournament? Gaudreau, Monahan, Frolik, Nakladal and Jokipakka makes five. Did I miss anyone? Add Giordano and you have six. I think we might be done.