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Originally Posted by moon
I would think Brunner has been the best Swiss forward but Sven has been good enough to go as well you would think.
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Certainly could make a case for either one of Brunner or Bärtschi, as their NHL sample sizes are both pretty small. Brunner more points per game (slightly), but a minus player on a plus team. Bärtschi an even player on a minus team. Also have to look at the direction each player is trending at the moment - Brunner 9 points in his last 23 games & Bärtschi 8 points in his last 6 games.
Brunner is also 6.5 years older - though that doesn't affect who's better right now. Certainly, Bärtschi has the higher ceiling.
Both will certainly be invited to the World Championship team.