On the pitch they were two giants, but how are they as experts in television? Nils Ekman believes that they will both be able to contribute - but with different knowledge.

- "The dick" is cruel, he has a sense of hockey and is a funny person who says what he thinks. I hope that I will be able to contribute some new angles and hockey from a player's perspective - in the tailwind as the headwind.

Dick Axelsson is known for his snack and temperament on the ice, something he should try to bring into his role as an expert.

- I hope so. I hope it comes as soon as possible too. So in advance I say yes but once you sit there it will probably be another tune, but I'll try.

"Sitting day in and day out"

In addition, there are many advance jobs with teams and leagues that you do not come into daily contact with.

- I sit day in and day out and do player groups, leaders, game systems and everything. So I've had a lot to do in the last few days, ”says Axelsson.

Although hockey is growing in Europe, both have two Swedish favorites.

- Frölunda is always good in CHL but I say Färjestad this year, I just think so, I have a good feeling, says Axelsson.

Believe in Frölunda and Luleå

Nils Ekman:

- Frölunda is very good, Luleå has a good squad and has looked good. So two teams right now are Luleå and Frölunda.

What do you look forward to most about this tournament?

- To see how the Swedish law stands and can handle a favorite team when you meet teams that are a little worse on paper, says Ekman.

Axelsson is already starting tomorrow with Luleå's home game against Augsburg.

- It is good. Now you want it to start so you don't have to think so much about what to do.