{"time":1768077499106,"blocks":[{"id":"AveuUNG1zW","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"With the dust settling after the World\nJuniors, it’s time to look ahead to next year’s tournament. Sweden claimed gold\nwith a young roster, meaning several familiar faces are expected to return. As\nmany as 12 players are eligible to come back, forming the foundation as we\nproject Sweden’s lineup for the 2027 World Juniors. Here’s a look at a\npotential Swedish forward group for next year."}},{"id":"-jXzw3UQRy","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Forwards were Sweden’s strength at the 2026\ntournament. With players like Anton Frondell and Ivar Stenberg, Sweden arguably\niced the deepest forward group in the field. While both remain eligible for\nnext year’s tournament, they are likely to earn NHL opportunities, and it would\nbe a surprise if either were released to play at the World Juniors."}},{"id":"Q4V4H_RmvG","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Even without Stenberg and Frondell, there\nis plenty of returning talent. 2008-born Viggo Björck was Sweden’s top forward\nin the group stage and is expected to be a key piece next year. Eddie Genborg\nalso impressed and should be available again. A potential third option on the\ntop line is Viktor Klingsell, who has put together an excellent season in\nSweden’s junior league."}},{"id":"mk8rjdmr","type":"video","data":{"url":"https://us-central1-deweb-519a7.cloudfunctions.net/mediaService-api/videos/038dbbf7-769b-4581-bd72-2385b9c83d53/mp4","caption":"","autoplay":false,"controls":true,"muted":false,"stretched":true,"width":0,"height":0,"image":{"url":"https://us-central1-deweb-519a7.cloudfunctions.net/mediaService-api/videos/038dbbf7-769b-4581-bd72-2385b9c83d53/thumbnail"},"cdn":{"videoId":"038dbbf7-769b-4581-bd72-2385b9c83d53","libraryId":"372172","collectionId":"30032062-eefd-4041-a355-12ad05bc987b","cdnBaseUrl":"https://vz-052fc010-b27.b-cdn.net","mp4Url":"https://us-central1-deweb-519a7.cloudfunctions.net/mediaService-api/videos/038dbbf7-769b-4581-bd72-2385b9c83d53/mp4","thumbnailUrl":"https://us-central1-deweb-519a7.cloudfunctions.net/mediaService-api/videos/038dbbf7-769b-4581-bd72-2385b9c83d53/thumbnail","previewAnimationUrl":"https://vz-052fc010-b27.b-cdn.net/038dbbf7-769b-4581-bd72-2385b9c83d53/preview.webp"}}},{"id":"oJDG6bMKXJ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Sweden’s projected second line features a\ntrio of 2008-born players. Elton Hermansson has already proven himself in\nSweden’s second division and was in the mix for the 2026 tournament. Marcus\nNordmark has just begun his professional career and is expected to claim a\nregular SHL role by the fall. At center, Alexander Command is an intriguing\noption after a rapid rise this season, bringing much-needed grit between two\noffensively driven wingers."}},{"id":"oL5iBu8sXZ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The projected third line features Milton\nGästrin at center, flanked by Jakob Ihs Wozniak and Theo Stockselius. Gästrin\nlooks tailor-made for a third-line role and could be a candidate to wear the\ncaptain’s “C.” Both wingers could just as easily slot higher in the lineup, but\nin this setup they would provide stability and reliability on the third line."}},{"id":"wKwtcy19Zo","type":"linkTool","data":{"link":"https://thehockeynews.com/international/players/the-best-feeling-in-the-world-sweden-wins-world-juniors-gold-in-emotional-final","meta":{"title":"“The Best Feeling in the World”: Sweden Wins World Juniors Gold in Emotional Final","site_name":"The Hockey News","url":"https://thehockeynews.com/international/players/the-best-feeling-in-the-world-sweden-wins-world-juniors-gold-in-emotional-final","description":"Sweden wins first World Juniors gold in 14 years as captain Jack Berglund leads and goalie Love Härenstam shines in an emotional final.","image":{"url":"https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/429f07c7-a4b3-46a4-83be-8ad301114d5c.jpeg","type":"jpeg"}}}},{"id":"uaLImdozM4","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The projected fourth line features three\nreturning players. Loke Krantz and Casper Juustovaara enjoyed excellent first\nhalves of the season and played their way onto the roster late in the selection\nprocess. With stiff competition expected next year, they will need to maintain\nthat level to hold onto those final spots. Devils prospect Gustav Hillström has\nimpressed in his early SHL appearances and could be an option to Eric Nilsson\nas the fourth line center."}},{"id":"taD5FOYbPk","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"There are several options to consider among\nthe extra forwards. Bosse Meijer, Nils Bartholdsson, and Adam Andersson could\nall be in line for a Juustovaara-like rise. Filip Ekberg offers a more\noffense-oriented alternative, while players such as Melvin Novotny, Morgan\nAnderberg, and Philip Hemmyr could also factor into the discussion."}},{"id":"SowrnMyiOW","type":"header","data":{"text":"Projected Swedish forward group for the 2027 World Juniors","level":2}},{"id":"pJQcJEuW4P","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Eddie Genborg – Viggo\nBjörck – Viktor Klingsell"}},{"id":"VzsYFvcaXP","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Elton Hermansson – Alexander Command –\nMarcus Nordmark"}},{"id":"1LLiyiTb6T","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Theo Stockselius – Milton Gästrin – Jakob\nIhs-Wozniak"}},{"id":"bDfi_oQ8LA","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Loke Krantz – Eric\nNilsson – Casper Juustovaara Karlsson"}},{"id":"yYvkZRe3G1","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Gustav Hillström"}},{"id":"5ooL6JEcI9","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Bosse Meijer"}},{"id":"GI7gC_s41O","type":"linkTool","data":{"link":"https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/probable-groups-for-2027-world-juniors-in-alberta","meta":{"title":"Probable Groups For 2027 World Juniors In Alberta ","site_name":"The Hockey News","url":"https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/probable-groups-for-2027-world-juniors-in-alberta","description":"Discover the projected lineups for the 2027 World Juniors in Alberta, featuring Canada's potential showdowns and powerhouse matchups in Edmonton and Red Deer.","image":{"url":"https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/d88161d8-ff7e-4d19-a7ad-d7d046a1c709.jpeg","type":"jpeg"}}}}],"version":"2.31.0"}

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