thejazz97 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 GOTHENBURG, Sweden -- Team Sweden put its potential World Cup of Hockey 2016 forward lines on display at Scandinavium on Monday. If they hold up, the Vancouver Canucks also will get a sneak peek into what their new first line could look like this season. Center Henrik Sedin and left wing Daniel Sedin were joined on one of the top two lines by Loui Eriksson, who signed a six-year contract with the Canucks on July 1, in part because it opens the opportunity for him to play with the Sedins on a regular basis. The Sedins and Eriksson have played together one other time. At the 2013 IIHF World Championship, they combined for 22 points in four games to help Sweden win the gold medal. Team Sweden coach Rikard Gronborg was an assistant for Sweden at that tournament. He said the chemistry they showed three years ago played a significant role in his decision to put them together at the start of this training camp. "That's a pretty big part of it," Gronborg said. "I think those guys are thinking hockey alike. I think they like to play with each other and they feed off each other. It's a great combination." Getting the opportunity to reestablish the chemistry they had three years ago before getting to Vancouver could be significant for the Canucks too. "It should be a great fit," said Henrik Sedin, who was named Team Sweden captain Monday. "[Eriksson] is a really smart player. You can tell right away when you step on the ice with him he seems to find the right spots. We know where he's going to be. He's smart on the forecheck. None of us are super-fast skaters or strong in the corners. We try to rely on our smarts and being in the right spot, so it's fun to play with a guy like that." https://www.nhl.com/news/canucks-teammates-united-for-team-sweden/c-281556124?tid=278386054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Posted & locked already.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 42 minutes ago, Fanuck said: Posted & locked already.......... Looks like the other guy posted the link with no article. And I see what VC did, but the portion I posted is specifically about the Canucks. Mods know best though. If they want to lock it like the last thread, no harm, no foul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Why lock this thread?....it's a perfectly fine thread, nothing we didn't already know though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokes Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 22 points in four games! Thank you Lucic for picking Edmonton!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 28 minutes ago, smokes said: 22 points in four games! Thank you Lucic for picking Edmonton!!! To be fair, that was three years ago....but I did almost choke on my coffee when I read that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_theRyper Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 When do these games start? Might have to sit down and watch one or two online get that sneak peak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I can see myself pulling for Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 This is a great way for them to rekindle that chemistry in a serious competition before the season starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuckles80 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 2 hours ago, thejazz97 said: Looks like the other guy posted the link with no article. And I see what VC did, but the portion I posted is specifically about the Canucks. Mods know best though. If they want to lock it like the last thread, no harm, no foul. Why lock this thread? "This thread is gonna be great, its gonna be 'uuge' - baalieve me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 1 hour ago, c00kies said: This is a great way for them to rekindle that chemistry in a serious competition before the season starts. Ya that was against international competition too. Wait til they are out there with 3rd and 4th liners in the regular season. ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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timberz21 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 2 hours ago, smokes said: 22 points in four games! Thank you Lucic for picking Edmonton!!! To put things in perspective....18 of these points came at the hand of Switzerland, Denmark and basically an NHL-free Finland. But still, a free experiment for the Canucks before training camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramarossa Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 3 hours ago, ShakyWalton said: I can see myself pulling for Sweden. Since Team Sweden is basically Team Canucks I feel a very strong pull to cheer for them instead of Team Finland. It feels so sacrilegious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan since 82 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 5 hours ago, smokes said: 22 points in four games! Thank you Lucic for picking Edmonton!!! Yeah smokin'! Bigger ice though so very different game. But still - 22 points in 4 games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBamba Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 6 hours ago, Fanuck said: Posted & locked already.......... @thejazz97 threads don't get locked. He can post a thread with some guy who knows some guy in upper management as a source in trades and rumours and 4 weeks later they'll be like 20 pages. Wish I was loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 5 minutes ago, LaBamba said: @thejazz97 threads don't get locked. He can post a thread with some guy who knows some guy in upper management as a source in trades and rumours and 4 weeks later they'll be like 20 pages. Wish I was loved. The thing is that rumour actually held a bit of water. It was later half-debunked on /r/canucks though. There's some hoops to jump through, but label everything properly and you should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 7 hours ago, thejazz97 said: None of us are super-fast skaters or strong in the corners. Interesting comment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 1 minute ago, J.R. said: Interesting comment... Henrik knowing his limitations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 3 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Henrik knowing his limitations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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