Nylander arrived in Stockholm on Wednesday evening and will play against the Czech Republic.
The interest in the Toronto star is, of course, great from the media and supporters. But what he thinks was stopped from telling the writing media.
"My decision as press chief, so that Nylander gets as good a preparation as possible before the quarterfinals", was the motivation from the press chief.
In the NHL, Nylander is used to talking to journalists on match days, where it is indeed mandatory.
"He's damn loaded"
Instead, the national team captain Sam Hallam had to take all questions about the Toronto star.
He has all the things in place, he slept well, he's going to take a nap now and he's damn loaded and eager. Getting the opportunity to play on home soil in Stockholm is something that he feels very much, says Hallam.
The national team captain placed Nylander in the first line with Lucas Raymond, Detroit, and William Karlsson, Vegas, as center.
The national team captain placed Nylander in the first line with Lucas Raymond, Detroit, and William Karlsson, Vegas, as center.
It gives less change in the other lines at the same time as it feels very exciting to see Nylander and Raymond on the wings with a very smart center in the middle, says Hallam about the line choice.
"Another threat"
What does it mean to get William Nylander in the team?
We get in a little extra edge. We're trying to build the best possible team to win, and he adds something there for us. And the opponents know very well who he is as soon as he's on the ice. So it's another threat, says Hallam.
Nylander has made 40 goals or more in three consecutive seasons in the NHL, this season he was credited with 45 full hits.
Even Mika Zibanejad, who missed the last match against Canada due to illness, was present on the ice before the quarterfinals against the Czech Republic, which takes place at 20.20 this evening.
Lucas Raymond, William Karlsson, William Nylander – Elias Lindholm, Mikael Backlund, Filip Forsberg – Mika Zibanejad, Leo Carlsson, Marcus Johansson – Alexander Wennberg, Isac Lundeström, Emil Heineman.
