Sweden Announces 2023 WJC Roster
After the United States and Canada released their preliminary lists earlier this week, Sweden is the latest to announce a group of young players who will try to win gold later this month. The roster is notably without the Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon EdvinssonWHO according to Swedish reporter Uffe Bodin, turned down an invitation to the tournament. Edvinsson, selected sixth overall in 2021, plays with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL.
The list:
F Fabian Wagner (WPG 175th overall, 2022)
F Fabian Lysell (BIM 21st overall, 2021)
F Noah Östlund (BUF 16th overall, 2022)
F Philip Bystedt (SJS 27th overall, 2022)
F Isak Rosen (BUF 14th overall, 2021)
F Liam Ohgren (MIN 19th overall, 2022)
F Leo Carlsson (2023 draft eligible)
F William Stromgren (CGY 45th overall, 2021)
F Jonathan Lekkerimaki (VAN 15th overall, 2022)
F Milton Oscarson (unwritten)
F Victor Stjernborg (CHI 108th overall, 2021)
F Oskar Pettersson (OTT 72nd overall, 2022)
F Simon Robertson (STL 71st overall, 2021)
D Elias Pettersson (VAN 80th overall, 2022)
D Hugo Jonasson (unwritten)
D Axel Sandin-Pellikka (2023 draft eligible)
D Victor Sjöholm (unwritten)
D Calle Odelius (NYI 65th overall, 2022)
D Adam Engstrom (MTL 92nd overall, 2022)
D Ludvig Jansson (FLA 125th overall, 2022)
D Jakob Noren (unwritten)
G Ian Blomquist (unwritten)
G Marcus Brannman (unwritten)
G Carl Lindbom (VGK 222nd overall, 2021)
Unlike most years, when the Swedes have a blueline made up of superstar prospects, this year’s group is forward-heavy. Six first-round picks are up for grabs, with Carlsson expected to be a top pick himself next year. Sweden kicks off their tournament on December 26 with a match against Austria.