A day before the 2017 World Junior Championship, Sweden made three cuts on Saturday to finalize their roster. And it’s a strong one.
2017 World Juniors: Sweden cuts three players to finalize a talented roster
Wild prospect Joel Eriksson Ek leads the Tre Kronor.
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The final cuts were Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jacob Moverare, Chicago Blackhawks forward John Dahlström and forward Jonathan Davidsson.
Sweden still owns a plethora of top NHL draft picks. Minnesota Wild prospect Joel Eriksson Ek will captain the team, followed by Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jacob Larsson, Buffalo Sabres forward Rasmus Asplund and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Carl Grundström as alternates.
Last year, Sweden fell to the United States in the bronze medal game.
Here’s the full roster, with players’ current teams and NHL draft status.
Forwards
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Filip Ahl, Regina Pats (WHL), Ottawa Senators prospect
Lias Andersson, HV71 (SHL), top 2017 NHL Entry Draft prospect
Rasmus Asplund (A), Färjestad BK (SHL), Buffalo Sabres prospect
Jonathan Dahlén, Timrå IK (Allsvenskan), Ottawa Senators prospect
Joel Eriksson Ek (C), Iowa Wild (AHL), Minnesota Wild prospect
Carl Grundström (A), Frölunda HC (SHL), Toronto Maple Leafs prospect
Fredrik Karlström, AIK (Allsvenskan), Dallas Stars prospect
Jens Lööke, Timrå IK (Allsvenskan), Arizona Coyotes prospect
Alexander Nylander, Rochester Americans (AHL), Buffalo Sabres prospect
Sebastian Olsson, Skellefteå AIK (SHL)
Elias Pettersson, Timrå IK (Allsvenskan), top 2017 NHL Entry Draft prospect
Tim Söderlund, Skellefteå AIK (SHL)
Andreas Wingerli, Skellefteå AIK (SHL)
Defensemen
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David Bernhardt, Djurgårdens IF (SHL), Philadelphia Flyers prospect
Gabriel Carlsson, Linköping HC (SHL), Columbus Blue Jackets prospect
Lucas Carlsson, Brynäs IF (SHL), Chicago Blackhawks prospect
Rasmus Dahlin, Frölunda HC (SHL), top 2018 NHL Entry Draft prospect
Kristoffer Gunnarsson, Frölunda HC (SHL)/IK Oskarshamn (Allsvenskan)
Oliver Kylington, Stockton Heat (AHL), Calgary Flames prospect
Jacob Larsson (A), San Diego Gulls (AHL), Anaheim Ducks prospect
Goalies
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Filip Gustavsson, Luleå HF (SHL), Pittsburgh Penguins prospect
Felix Sandström, Brynäs IF (SHL), Philadelphia Flyers prospect
Adam Werner, IF Björklöven (Allsvenskan), Colorado Avalanche prospect
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