World Cup of Hockey 2016: Complete coverage of the roster announcements and jerseys

Announcements like yesterday’s World Cup of Hockey rosters and jerseys are ripe for the picking for NHL fans. So, why should we be any different? We already settled the roster debate, so let’s dig in on how completely awful or wonderfully innovative these jerseys really are. And as someone who’s watched many seasons of Project Runway, I think I have just the credentials for the job.

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Here’s the full roster:

If that defensive lineup doesn’t strike fear into the hearts of opposing forwards, I’m not sure what will.

Sweden isn’t lacking for offensive firepower, either. The roster boasts both Sedin twins, Boston’s third-highest scorer in Eriksson and Forsberg of the Predators, who notched two hat tricks within the span of three games just last week. It’s certainly the most complete roster for the tournament we’ve seen released thus far.