Tomorrow begins the home tournament in the Euro Hockey Tour for Sweden.
The team gathered on Monday to prepare, but at the same time the SHL meeting Luleå-HV71 was moved to yesterday Tuesday.
It was because Luleå went to the final in the Champions Hockey League, but it also meant that point kings André Petersson and Isac Brännström were missing as Luleå won after extra time.
- It's not good, it's bad planning, said Petersson on Monday.
Sam Hallam doesn't like the schedule clash either.
- It is unfortunate, but for my part I try to have a very good dialogue with the clubs and I have had that in these cases.
I suffer a little with André and Isac who get stuck.
It's clear that I feel a little guilty and guilty about it, he says.
One who has completely turned down the national team collection is league leader Skellefteå's point king Oscar Möller.
For Norran, he stated a focus on the club team as the main reason why he is forgoing the tournament.
This is what Hallam says about the veteran's decision:
- It was a great discussion.
Oscar is a very wise person and a good player.
He has a very big heart for his family and his club team.
The power must be enough where it is needed and then we came to the conclusion that it is not time to play with the national team now.
Möller's teammate Jonathan Pudas, on the other hand, did not hesitate before going.
- It's always a big yes from my side.
I think it's a duty, call Tre Kronor and you go.
That is my position.
How do you see Möller's decision?
- It is a completely different situation.
They just had a baby again.
It will be a special situation for him.
It is necessary to have full backing from home to be able to go.
They just had a baby and then it looks different.
I have full respect for that, says Pudas.