This week it's time for the Karjala Tournament in the Czech Republic and Finland.
Until then, Sam Hallam has taken out his first squad, consisting of only SHL players.
Håkan Loob thinks it's a strong squad, but also that there are many basically equals who knock if the players don't do well.
Thus, there is pressure on, among others, the goaltending duo Joel Lassinantti (Luleå) and Marcus Högberg (Linköping).
- When you look at Tre Kronor, there are very few who can be sure that they will be there next time.
Lassinantti and Högberg must take the chance because otherwise they will not be in the next squad.
This also applies to several outfield players.
You have to show directly and deliver, says Loob.
The expert believes that results are important for the confederation captain, despite the fact that it is "only" a Euro Hockey Tour tournament.
- Sam Hallam is a winner.
He has shown that in Växjö.
I think there will be full focus and then it is important that the players stand up for it.
Hockey journalist Johanna Dahlén is satisfied with which players Hallam has chosen.
- I really like this team.
You get all the different components for a team that can really win.
It's an incredibly good back side with both the physical ones who are hard to face and the offensive ones who play fantastically good hockey, she says in "Hockeykväll".