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Swedish Ice Hockey Gathers 92 Experts to Revive Elite Talent

No World Championship gold since 2018 and a 13-year long gold drought in junior World Championship. So what is needed for Swedish ice hockey to become the best in the world again? We have an incredible top level, but no Nicklas Lidström or Peter Forsberg, says Mike Helber, the ice hockey association's strategic sports manager.
Swedish Ice Hockey Gathers 92 Experts to Revive Elite Talent

NHL Goalie Magnus Hellberg Joins Djurgården in SHL Return

SHL newcomer Djurgården has made it clear with a renowned new acquisition. Goalkeeper Magnus Hellberg is ready for the club after playing in, among other things, NHL.
NHL Goalie Magnus Hellberg Joins Djurgården in SHL Return

Jesper Fast Retires from NHL, Eyes Leadership Role at HV71

Ice hockey star Jesper Fast, 33, is retiring after eleven seasons in the NHL. Instead, he may get a role in HV71's management.
Jesper Fast Retires from NHL, Eyes Leadership Role at HV71

Ekholm and Edmonton Seek Revenge in Stanley Cup Final Rematch Against Florida

This year's Stanley Cup final will be a replay of last year's title match, with Edmonton facing Florida once again. Swedish defenseman Mattias Ekholm, back on the ice, helped Edmonton knock out Dallas (6–3).
Ekholm and Edmonton Seek Revenge in Stanley Cup Final Rematch Against Florida

Anders Sörensen Replaced by Jeff Blashill as Chicago Blackhawks Coach

Three Crowns' World Championship coach Anders Sörensen will not remain as head coach in Chicago. Instead, Jeff Blashill will be the new coach in the NHL team.
Anders Sörensen Replaced by Jeff Blashill as Chicago Blackhawks Coach

Anders Sörensen Makes History as First Swedish NHL Head Coach

Three Crowns' World Championship coach Anders Sörensen became historic as the first Swedish head coach in NHL. He hopes to get the head coach job in Chicago permanently.
Anders Sörensen Makes History as First Swedish NHL Head Coach

Three Crowns Keep NHL Spots Open for World Championship Squad

Three Crowns continue to keep four spots open in the World Championship squad. Despite more reinforcements from the NHL being a bit away.
Three Crowns Keep NHL Spots Open for World Championship Squad

Nicklas Lidström Named to NHL's Best Players of the Century Team

The NHL has put together a jubilee team of the best players in the league this century, who debuted before the year 2000. And among the six selected are the super-defenceman Nicklas Lidström was one of the few who could make it look easy at this level, says his former teammate Chris Osgood.
Nicklas Lidström Named to NHL's Best Players of the Century Team

Nine Hockey Stars to Watch at the World Championship

Two of the top scorers and goal-scorers in NHL are included in the World Championship. Here are the stars to keep an eye on.
Nine Hockey Stars to Watch at the World Championship

Victor Hedman's World Championship Participation in Doubt Due to Injury

Tampa Bay is eliminated from the Stanley Cup. Thus, of course, hopes have been raised that the Swedish star defender in the NHL, Victor Hedman, will be available for the World Championship, which starts in a week.
Victor Hedman's World Championship Participation in Doubt Due to Injury

Landeskog Nominated for NHL's Bill Masterton Trophy After Comeback

He didn't give up his hockey career, despite the injuries taking almost three years to recover from. Therefore, he can be praised by the NHL.
Landeskog Nominated for NHL's Bill Masterton Trophy After Comeback

Tre Kronor Eyes NHL Stars Markström and Bratt for World Championship

Star goalkeeper Jacob Markström and point king Jesper Bratt may be available for play with Tre Kronor in the home World Championship. This since their NHL team New Jersey was knocked out in the Stanley Cup playoffs in ice hockey.
Tre Kronor Eyes NHL Stars Markström and Bratt for World Championship

Andreas Borgman Returns to HV71 After NHL and Swiss League Stints

Andreas Borgman is clear for a return to Sweden and SHL. The defenseman is clear for HV71, which he left in 2017 for play in NHL.
Andreas Borgman Returns to HV71 After NHL and Swiss League Stints

Rangers End Season with 4-0 Victory Over Lightning

It was already clear that Mika Zibanejad's Rangers would not reach the playoffs in NHL. It did not prevent the team from winning the match against Tampa Bay Lightning.
Rangers End Season with 4-0 Victory Over Lightning

William Nylander Ranked Third Most Stylish in NHL Player Poll

The NHL players have had their say on which player dresses the best. William Nylander not only scores a lot of goals.
William Nylander Ranked Third Most Stylish in NHL Player Poll

Ovechkin Sets NHL Goal Record, Shifts Focus to Stanley Cup Playoffs

After Alexander Ovechkin's goal record in NHL, teammates can focus on the Stanley Cup playoffs – instead of helping Washington's Russian superstar to the record. It can be put aside a bit, says Rasmus Sandin with a hoarse voice after the weekend's celebrations.
Ovechkin Sets NHL Goal Record, Shifts Focus to Stanley Cup Playoffs

Karlsson's 200th NHL Goal Highlights Pittsburgh's 5-0 Win Over Chicago

Erik Karlsson scored goal number 200 in the NHL when Pittsburgh crushed Chicago 5-0. The Swede himself was, however, moderately impressed.
Karlsson's 200th NHL Goal Highlights Pittsburgh's 5-0 Win Over Chicago

NHL Star Johnny Gaudreau's Legacy Grows with Birth of Third Child

NHL star Johnny Gaudreau died in a traffic accident last August. Now his wife Meredith has given birth to the couple's third child.
NHL Star Johnny Gaudreau's Legacy Grows with Birth of Third Child

Putin Congratulates Ovetjkin on Breaking NHL Goal Record

Russia's President Vladimir Putin congratulates hockey star Alexander Ovetjkin on his new goal record in NHL. Ovetjkin scored his 895th NHL goal on Sunday evening and thereby became the league's top scorer of all time.
Putin Congratulates Ovetjkin on Breaking NHL Goal Record

Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky's Record with 895th NHL Goal

Alexander Ovechkin is historic. In the second period against New York Islanders, he scored his 895th NHL goal in his career, and thereby broke Wayne Gretzky's "impossible" goal record.
Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky's Record with 895th NHL Goal

Ovechkin's Ties to Putin Stir Controversy as NHL Record Nears

He is on his way to becoming the greatest and best goal scorer of all time in NHL. But superstar Alexander Ovechkin's connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin bothers many.
Ovechkin's Ties to Putin Stir Controversy as NHL Record Nears

Wayne Gretzky Faces Criticism Over Silence on Canada-US Tensions

The friendship with Donald Trump and silence instead of support for Canada has made the aura around ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky's head end up on the chopping block. We have always felt that he is Canadian.
Wayne Gretzky Faces Criticism Over Silence on Canada-US Tensions

Ovetjkin Nears Gretzky's NHL Goal Record with Latest Score

Another goal in the NHL by Washington's Alex Ovetjkin now means that the Russian veteran is only five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's "impossible" NHL record of 894 goals during his career. In the home game against Buffalo, Ovetjkin scored the consolation goal to 4–6 when Washington ultimately lost the game 5–8.
Ovetjkin Nears Gretzky's NHL Goal Record with Latest Score

Dahlin Leads Buffalo to Victory Over Winnipeg with Key Goal

Rasmus Dahlin gave his Buffalo the lead in the win against Winnipeg on away ice. For other Swedish NHL players, it was a worse evening.
Dahlin Leads Buffalo to Victory Over Winnipeg with Key Goal
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