It was thought that the NHL players would be in next month's Olympics for the first time since 2014.
But due to the corona pandemic's new progress, which has led to many postponed games in the NHL, the league chose to stop the players from Olympic games.
This means that Tre Kronor is quickly and funny an Olympic gold candidate, says SVT Sports expert Håkan Loob.
- I think the impact will be so much that you would dare to stick out your chin and say that this is a bit "going for gold".
Do you think that is a reasonable goal?
- I think the framework is reminiscent of 2018. And the framework then was such that you had the chance and thought you could go for gold when the NHL is not with.
So why should one not have it now?
These are professional players who are good in their teams no matter where they come from.
- So I think you should have a high goal.
These guys are professionals and have shown that they can play hockey.
It's just a matter of getting it together and that "Garpen" puts together fives and powerplay so that it works.
- And it is their damned duty to deliver.