Defensive Pairings
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Team Sweden’s defense has the potential to be the best group of defenders heading to Beijing. The top pairing of Hedman and Karlsson, if they can get back to their prime form, might be the best pairing in the tournament. With juggernauts like Team Canada and the US in the field, it feels as though Sweden will go only as far as their defense will take them.
On the cusp: Hampus Lindholm (ANA), Oscar Klefbom (EDM), Rasmus Sandin (TOR)