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Since I'm Swedish I feel obligated to start the official swedish player thread. Thought it'd be interesting to read what you all think of the swedes in the league. And once in a while I might have some inside info on the swedes that you can't read or hear about over there. (but I doubt it, cause there seems to be some very well informed people in here)
So any thoughts on swedish players in the past and present, now or during the season, here's where to speak out.
Ok let's go, here are some of my views on...
Forsberg vs Sundin, who's the best? (A topic often discussed in swedish media)...When both performing at their highest level, maybe, just maybe Forsberg. However if I was a GM and had the opportunity to sign one of them, I'd sign Sundin without much hesitation. And that choice has nothing to do with Forsbergs injury problems.
Personal favorite players (past & present)...
Tomas Sandstrom, he was (maybe still is) the closest to a real power forward we had & Mats Naslund for beeing successful despite his length (I'm quite a shorty myself so...)
Most overrated...
Never been that crazy about the Sedin twins but gotta give them credit for last season though, with the Olympics and all. I'd like to see them not playin together for a longer period cause I still have doubts about their qualities as individuals. Btw is it just me who think they resemble Eric Stoltz's character "Rocky" in the movie "Mask"...?
Most underrated...
I've always liked Michael Nylander. Not the most solid two way center out there, but as a playmaker he's definitely been underrated, both in the NHL and in Sweden where he's often beeing criticized for loving the puck too much. May be so, but when he decides to pass, it's usually a great play.
Most valuable to his team...
Gotta be Sundin, right? Or perhaps Mattias Norstrom (before Blake's return)
Which player I'd like to see in today's NHL...
Mats Naslund & Kent "Mr Magic" Nilsson. 2 ice-artists who most likely would benefit from the new rules.
Daniel Alfredsson...
I like him but totally agree with those who claim he's been a major disappointment in the playoffs. He seems to be a terrific captain off the ice, but on the ice he has to start delivering in the playoffs, or Ottawa might as well trade for someone who can.
Niclas Lidstrom...
Over here he's sometimes beeing questioned whether he really is one of the best NHL defencemen ever. I'd say offensively his numbers speak for themselves but defensively he's about average. Of course he's good but not as good as other multiple Norris winners such as Bourque & Leetch.
Borje Salming...
I guess for every hockey fan in Sweden he's regarded as a legend and a pioneer who paved the way for other swedish players. The standing ovations in CC, Toronto 1976 was just unbelievable, one of the most unforgettable moments in swedish hockey history. I was too young to really remember that, but I've seen it afterwards and just thinking about it gives me goose bumps.
Henrik Lundqvist
Surely has potential to become one of the best swedish keepers ever but up to now I think he's a bit overrated, at least in NY. I mean, would he be that praised if he played in Nashville?
Ulf Samuelsson
Should by far be the most hated swede in the league. I was no fan of him as a player but I guess swedes in general liked him, cause at least he was an exception from the typical chicken swede during the 80's and early 90's. Well I'm suprised that he of all people will be the first swede to stand behind an NHL bench. It'll be interesting to see how that works out.
So any thoughts on swedish players in the past and present, now or during the season, here's where to speak out.
Ok let's go, here are some of my views on...
Forsberg vs Sundin, who's the best? (A topic often discussed in swedish media)...When both performing at their highest level, maybe, just maybe Forsberg. However if I was a GM and had the opportunity to sign one of them, I'd sign Sundin without much hesitation. And that choice has nothing to do with Forsbergs injury problems.
Personal favorite players (past & present)...
Tomas Sandstrom, he was (maybe still is) the closest to a real power forward we had & Mats Naslund for beeing successful despite his length (I'm quite a shorty myself so...)
Most overrated...
Never been that crazy about the Sedin twins but gotta give them credit for last season though, with the Olympics and all. I'd like to see them not playin together for a longer period cause I still have doubts about their qualities as individuals. Btw is it just me who think they resemble Eric Stoltz's character "Rocky" in the movie "Mask"...?
Most underrated...
I've always liked Michael Nylander. Not the most solid two way center out there, but as a playmaker he's definitely been underrated, both in the NHL and in Sweden where he's often beeing criticized for loving the puck too much. May be so, but when he decides to pass, it's usually a great play.
Most valuable to his team...
Gotta be Sundin, right? Or perhaps Mattias Norstrom (before Blake's return)
Which player I'd like to see in today's NHL...
Mats Naslund & Kent "Mr Magic" Nilsson. 2 ice-artists who most likely would benefit from the new rules.
Daniel Alfredsson...
I like him but totally agree with those who claim he's been a major disappointment in the playoffs. He seems to be a terrific captain off the ice, but on the ice he has to start delivering in the playoffs, or Ottawa might as well trade for someone who can.
Niclas Lidstrom...
Over here he's sometimes beeing questioned whether he really is one of the best NHL defencemen ever. I'd say offensively his numbers speak for themselves but defensively he's about average. Of course he's good but not as good as other multiple Norris winners such as Bourque & Leetch.
Borje Salming...
I guess for every hockey fan in Sweden he's regarded as a legend and a pioneer who paved the way for other swedish players. The standing ovations in CC, Toronto 1976 was just unbelievable, one of the most unforgettable moments in swedish hockey history. I was too young to really remember that, but I've seen it afterwards and just thinking about it gives me goose bumps.
Henrik Lundqvist
Surely has potential to become one of the best swedish keepers ever but up to now I think he's a bit overrated, at least in NY. I mean, would he be that praised if he played in Nashville?
Ulf Samuelsson
Should by far be the most hated swede in the league. I was no fan of him as a player but I guess swedes in general liked him, cause at least he was an exception from the typical chicken swede during the 80's and early 90's. Well I'm suprised that he of all people will be the first swede to stand behind an NHL bench. It'll be interesting to see how that works out.