Sweden is sharpening its claws in the hunt for the gold in the hockey World Cup. From the NHL club Toronto, Timothy Liljegren joins and clubmate William Nylander joins him if the insurance issue can be resolved.
Three Crowns announcing on social media that defender Timothy Liljegren joins the WC team. Liljegren, who is 24 years old, has made his mark in the NHL playoffs after the Toronto Maple Leafs went out against the Florida Panthers.
In addition to Liljegren, goalkeeper Jacob Johansson is also reported to the WC squad. This means that Sweden has registered 24 out of 25 players: three goalkeepers, seven defenders and fourteen forwards.
SVT reports that the defenders Christian Folin and Joel Persson, who were selected for the WC but were not registered, have already left Tampere.
– It’s boring, but it is and as it is. Just like the situation, says Persson to SVT.
Florida Panthers slog ut William Nylanders Toronto Maple Leafs med 4–1 i matcher.
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William Nylander Altelius
Since two players have left the team, everything points to striker William Nylander from Toronto being on the way. The insurance issue needs to be resolved before Nylander can join and according to SVT, the Swedish confederation is working on the matter.
In the NHL regular season, Nylander was recorded in 82 regular season games for 40+47=87 points. The 27-year-old striker has previously been very happy in the national team jersey. In 21 World Cup matches, he has accounted for a whopping 37 points.
Sweden will face Hungary, France and Denmark before the supposed group stage final against the USA on Tuesday.
