Today, Junior Crown Confederate Tomas Montén took out the preliminary JVM squad. Montén left three places open. Two back seats and a forward spot will be filled later. The national team hopes on the slopes Rasmus Sandin, Toronto, Adam Boqvist, Chicago, and forward David Gustafsson, who plays in Winnipeg. What stood out in the squad was that Brynäs back Victor Söderström was left outside.
- I'm surprised he didn't come along. I thought he was given, and I had brought Söderström, he says.
Jonas Andersson still thinks that the JVM squad as a whole feels exciting.
- I think it's pretty strong. They are not one of the favorites, but clearly a medal candidate.
Although several leading backs are not ready for JVM right now, the SVT expert thinks the backside is the strongest team valley.
The Forward page, on the other hand, has more question marks.
- Just when you think Holtz (Alexander) and Raymond (Lucas) as minors will break the pattern. They did well at the U18 World Cup, but JVM is one more step. It is very difficult as a minor to deliver. We have also seen that for the really big stars. I think the forward side has a width, but maybe not this tip we've seen before.
He is not worried about the goalkeeper side.
- Hugo Alnefelt is a really good goalkeeper and he has shown that in SHL with HV71. If he comes up to level it looks good.
If Sweden is to go a long way, Jonas Andersson thinks it will be important for the national team management to get the three players from North America.
- It can be the whole difference. If they get Sandin and Boqvist they are huge supplements. If they won't, I would take Victor Söderström directly. David Gustafsson would also be a dream enhancement. Then he is no one to win the shooter, but he is a stable player, says Jonas Andersson.