THG Favorite 20 Swedish Players All Time

[@kevin31974]

I love how Loui Eriksson played for all of your favorite teams.

[@matthewbarnaby9819]

Kevin Meyer Oh yeah, nice observation. Too bad he wasn't as good as he was with the Bruins with the Canucks:(

[@citizenkane454]

if Forsberg was healthy, easily over a 1000 points. MY second favorite player of all time

[@eurohockeybr8836]

he would be better than as well also if he was playing pro hockey from his first season in NHL, he played a few pro seasons in MODO before

[@skinflaver]

Who is your first

[@phillytheflyerable]

more like 1500 points

[@MikaHakkinen83]

@@eurohockeybr8836 That's normal for us northers, so did Teemu and the rest is history.

[@SP-rp4lk]

Who can play like that and not get injured? I'm always confused by these comments.

[@jeremybenisrael]

As a Flyers fan, it's tragic that Pelle Lindbergh passed away at such an early age, especially since he had his whole life and career in front of him.

[@iettord3124]

Agree. Lindberg was the most talented goalie Sweden ever produced. Sad he hooked on to the wild side of NHL in the 80's. I belived i died driving his sports car, cocain and alcohol in his blood. RIP.

[@cheguevara8410]

Damn! Forsberg at 19? I understand you didn't like the Avs, (being a Canucks fan, neither did I), but this man was a force to be reckoned with, a one man wrecking crew.

[@kylestoddart]

I agree thought for sure Sedins be number 1 I knew he would double up both as one pick was surprised there at 10. I agree Forsberg was great

[@PhillyLeotardo41]

Poor man's Sergei Fedorov

[@waingro5834]

Hes out of his mind. I regret giving him my forseberg jersey.

[@canuck81]

I've always thought Forsberg was the best Swedish forward I've ever seen. Certainly the most complete.

[@phillytheflyerable]

damn straight. what a anti climax. but nice to see a personal list

[@awesomematthews349]

surprised Kent Nilsson is not on this list. very underrated player. I guess he didn't play long enough?

[@glenholmgren1218]

Yeah - MAGIC Nilsson, NOT even ON the list - Gretzky even said that he was the most talented player he had ever seen in his whole career!

[@humankirk9196]

Notable omissions: - Henrik Zetterberg (seriously?) - Mats Naslund (the other Naslund) - Tomas Sandstrom (#4 on the all time Swedish goal scoring list) - Hakan Loob (the only Swedish 50 goals scorer)

[@citizenkane454]

Forsberg was amazing to watch. just a beast

[@markastoforoff7838]

As a Leafs fan dating back to the 70's I saw Salming play during his early years. To me when it comes to favourites not only is he my favourite Swede of all time, he's also my favourite player of all time.

[@stefan9413]

1. Forsberg 2. Lidström 3. Sundin 4.Salming 5-20 Hard to judge

[@MikaHakkinen83]

I like this. Goalies come to mind

[@hockeytownluv2012]

I'll add my "No Zetterberg" lol

[@elcunado2926]

No zetterberg? He's more likeable than lundquist. Arguably one of the most likeable guys in the league

[@JHockeyFan]

El Cuñado Probably got tired of Detroit dominating every regular season and many postseasons.

[@eurohockeybr8836]

just no

[@phillytheflyerable]

holmstrom

[@ScarecrOmega]

Im a Canadian but I have always cheered for the Swedish teams to win tournaments, mostly because a lot of my favorite players are Swedish. Lidstrom, Forsberg, Zetterberg, Kronwall, Holmstrom, Renberg, T.Steen, etc. I thought you would name Mats Naslund since you watched in the 80's, he was quite good then.

[@kayvonmotamed]

You should redo this list in 2021, wondering if Elias Pettersson makes it!?

[@fredfrond6148]

Toronto fans should have he greatest love for Swedish players the most. Two of the leaders from Toronto eras are Swedes. Borje Salming and Matt’s Sundin. Salming had skating grit, and puck handling. He faced off with the broad street bullies and got pummelled and never backed down. Salming also was the first Swede to break into the NHL. Sundin had it all and when he got angry he was scary, but he was just such a nice guy.

[@BenRangel]

Funny, most younger swedes now know Bengt Gustafsson as a former head coach of Tre Kronor as he’s rarely talked about as one of the greatest swedish players

[@riloh58]

I love Sweden. I love Swedes. Tack så mycket. Good list but I would have made room for Zetterberg.

[@pernillaholm805]

hi ,, so many realy good players but come on Forsberg in 19th place ??? it hurts !!!

[@lukas187x]

You have a very good list there. Mine is, naturally, Nicklas Backstrom. "Nicky" is a very underrated player, and people hardly talk about his two-way play. It's not like Bergeron's level, but yes, he can play defensively if needed. I'll be really sad when he leaves DC, either through retirement, trade or free agency, cause Backstrom is an integral part of the Capitals team strategy.

[@glenholmgren1218]

Extremely talented and effective EVERYWHERE on the ice and an unsung hero!!! 👍👍👍😎🙏🏻

[@GravitehHockey]

Keep these coming!

[@slaynfellowdamessiah]

Surprised Kent Nilsson is not on your list. The man was one of the most talented hockey players who ever lived.

[@achildr1]

As someone who grew up watching the Wings and Avs at peak rivalry, the fact that you have Peter Forsberg at #19 is insane. From a Wings fan...Forsberg is a TOP 10 Swede, all day everyday.

[@officialgilmore22]

Garbage, love him or hate him Forsberg is one of the best Swedes to play the game

[@JHockeyFan]

vjtwentytwo Garbage? It says “THG Favorite” not “Best”. An opinion, not fact.

[@royroberts2313]

Too bad you didn't see more of Salming. He was truly amazing. He would be in my top 2 Swedish players. (I'm a biased Leafs fan)

[@huntercowley7367]

Can you make a video comparing Edmontons rebuild and Toronto's rebuild

[@courteousc2060]

Both lucked out in the draft, or else they'd still be bottom dwellers.

[@rontom9816]

Zach Kassian, Pat Maroon, Cam Talbot all luck in the draft? No.

[@courteousc2060]

The Leafs and Oilers are lucky in the case that there was a franchise player available at #1. If the Leafs got Hischier or Ryan Nugent-Hopkins-like players instead of Matthews, I do not think they would be in the position they are now. And it does take luck to get #1 now. It's a lottery, bud, being in last doesn't guarantee you a pick at all. Just look at Vancouver.

[@courteousc2060]

Take out McDavid and see if that roster even sees remotely the same amount of success. Think Maroon pots 30 on Nuge's wing? Yeah right buddy

[@matteout_woodworking]

Luck is part of drafting. Some key players where drafted late in the NHL and there's lots of first round busts. Being an Ottawa fan they drafted Daigle, Bonk and Yashin early in the draft and it was a 6th round flyer that turned out to be their franchise forward. Pavel Bure was a 6th rounder, Hasek was a 10th rounder, Datsyuk was in the 6th, Jamie Benn was a 5th rounder. It's all a big crapshoot and in Hockey one player can turn a franchise.

[@ML.80]

Where`s Kent "magic-man" Nilsson??

[@jimmykarlsson2567]

Bengt Åke Gustafsson Dennis Maruk Mike Gartner Pretty solid offense

[@Aversteria]

Shannon, all last six are leaders and some of them have been captains. Which players was just outside the list? Ulf Nilsson? Ulf Samuelsson? ;-) Johan Garpenlöv?

[@tombrady7753]

Zetterberg...?

[@boxcardboard5594]

Yes, all Swedish players hold Börje Salming as their default inspiration, when it comes to defense men and the NHL. Period! Thanks for an interesting personal list. Seven years old by now, and that ”all time” thing is a moving target. Most interesting to me are the players left out.

[@iettord3124]

From a swedish perspective: 1. Salming 2. Nothing 3. Nothing 4. Forsberg 5. Sundin 6. Lidström Missing on the list Robocop Samuelsson Loob Näslund Z THX THG for a great channel! Love from Sweden!!

[@glenholmgren1218]

Hakken Loob - YES! Like your Top 3 - Nailed it! #4 is also in appropriate spot. 🎯👍😎😁

[@Jaageful]

READ THE TITLE BEFORE COMMENTING! IT SAYS "FAVORITE" NOT BEST.

[@glenholmgren1218]

Any understand it - even as “Favourite” ... still just too stupid for words 🤪😜

[@zoopaSbrazz]

..a list based on talent skilled and speed, he says...

[@PitsPenguins87]

Naslund is my fave swede. He was my favorite player as a kid.

[@elgato9191]

My five top swedish players that has had most impact on their teams. No ranking Borje Salming - Toronto Nick Lidstrom- Detroit Mats Sundin - Toronto Peter Forsberg - Colorado Henrik Lundqvist - Rangers

[@JK-gw1yf]

Six years late, I got this in my feed. You know the players, know their names, pronounce them correctly and have an eye for hockey. Yes, Alfredsson one of the most underrated, Bengt Åke Gustafsson too sometimes, despite him being key to beat Sovietunion 1987, opening for a change in the 80s World Championships. The same year Sweden beat Canada with 9-0 I believe. Gradin was very very solid to, and made a huge difference to the entire line, team despite not always creating own points. Gustafsson man. My top five are 1. Lidström, 2. Mats Sundin, 3. Alfredsson, 4. Börje Salming 5. Peter Forsberg

[@johnsobery]

Loved this idea.

[@jxhannul]

Finland next!

[@kingjoffrey7145]

I can definitely see the appeal in Arvidsson, he's the Paul Kariya type of player that you want to root for, but for all we know right now he might be a one season wonder. I definitely think Zetterberg belongs on a list like this.

[@swedreamhack5308]

I'm late, but here's my top 20: 1. Nicklas Lidström 2. Peter Forsberg 3. Daniel Alfredsson 4. Henrik Zetterberg 5. Henrik Lundqvist 6. Håkan Loob 7. Erik Karlsson 8. Jörgen Jönsson 9. Mats Sundin 10. Nicklas Bäckström 11. Henrik Sedin 12. Daniel Sedin 13. Börje Salming 14. Kristian Huselius 15. Stefan Liv 16. Bengt Åke Gustafsson 17. Pelle Lindbergh 18. Kent Nilsson 19. Linus Omark 20. Calle Johansson

[@KoSXxPotatisbarnetXD]

Would love for you to revisit this list now (if there's any notable changes). I'd have Landeskog pretty high up there, always been a big fan of him.

[@filipnassen9076]

How would Lidström-Bourque pairing work out?

[@vovamccher8160]

Forsberg (Foppa) is number one. Maybe after Nick Lidstrom. Louie Ericssson should not be in the list.

[@hugoekman5348]

vova mccher This is his favourite players

[@Jaageful]

It is his list and his favorites.

[@officialgilmore22]

EXACTLY! Forsberg redefined how fans look at Swedes. Between his absolute finesse and his ability to obliterate anyone on the ice without losing puck possession was just above everyone else!

[@kennethaxi]

Now... 7 years later, it would be interesting to see how this list has changed (if it has)! Please do a follow up on this!

[@szylak]

Loui ---- past 3 seasons in Vancouver ( off your list today? )

[@keanuveldman1025]

My top 10 swedes: 1. Mats Sundin 2. Niklas Lidstrom 3. Markus Nashlund 4. Erik Karlsson 5. Daniel Alfredsson 6. Victor Hedman 7. Henrik Lundqvist 8. Peter Forsberg 9. Niklas Kronwall 10. Henrik Zetterberg

[@s.baldrick870]

Top SWE are Sundin and Lidstrom, then the rest

[@Bjeddul]

Lidström* Näslund* ;)

[@RodelIturalde]

Number 18 is named: Bengt-Åke Gustafsson. A slight error, though it might be that he during his hockey career in Washington he didn't use his full first name or something.

[@halsvik]

Pretty sure if you ask any Swedish NHL player today, over 50% would rate Forsberg in the top 3. And Forsberg by Swedish fans opinions in general probably would be the player that would top the list. Watched your other video where you went over his whole career, which was really good (like all your videos). I think Forsberg is a perfect example of that statistics doesn't capture the essence of what it is that makes a player great!

[@kmol71]

Nr. 4 of all players, all time, in assists (average). Nr. 8 of all players, all time in points. I think his stats are fabulous and not to say - his skills.

[@glenholmgren1218]

But even IF it DID - Forsberg is still 3rd All-Time, behind ONLY Gretzky & Lemieux, for PPG & APG ... amazing!!!

[@Ganryder]

As a Swede i would say that Forsberg is No 1. One of the best all around players ever in the game, but as a vancover/dallas/boston fan get why you cant put him higher. Would have to say that i missed Hakan Loob and Kent Nilsson on the list?

[@coyote4237]

William Karlsson and Lundquist for me, but I generally like any Swedish player. This list was made 3 years ago, THG, and I'm wondering if "Wild Bill" would be on your list today.

[@BenRangel]

Putting guys like Steen and Loui ahead of Forsberg is insane. Saying you can’t put Forsberg higher cause he played for teams you dislike is ridiculous!

[@glenholmgren1218]

Yeah, not my cup of tea either. But it does explain. A lot about his reasoning on other issues ... 🤦🏼‍♂️🙄

[@topher1614]

My favorite Swedes 1 Daniel Alfredsson 2 Erik Karlsson 3 Mika zibanejad 4 Nick Lidstrom 5 Fredrik Claesson 6 Victor Hedman 7 Henrik Zetterberg 8 Henrik Lundqvist 9 Jakob silfverberg 10 Peter Forsberg

[@CoDINmyHEART]

Haha. Claesson.

[@mjaukatt123lol]

CoDINmyHEART that's why he said "MY"

[@villek2325]

finnish players next please

[@paulinieminen9083]

Ville K perkele

[@jamesmclean6100]

Naslund?

[@paulinieminen9083]

James McLean is swedish

[@tombrady7753]

Lets see if he puts Selänne at 19...

[@Aversteria]

Thanks Shannon! Best video ever! From your Swedish friend! :D

[@just-trespassing-by]

Do one for Czech players please

[@glenngastonjonsson7954]

Mats Näslund, Håkan Loob and Ulf Nilsson could easily put some guys off that list. Forsberg is top for me.

[@WoWcornering]

lol, ranking forsberg at 19

[@glenholmgren1218]

Butt Hurt, is all I can think ... 😎

[@filipnassen9076]

No Kjell Samuelsson? Oh well... Did you know that Peter Forsberg once complained that he could never outskate Nicklas Lidström because he was skateing backwards as quickly as Peter skated forwards.

[@glenholmgren1218]

No Joke: after games, Lidstrom would take the stationary bike into the sauna and do a 45-minute “cool-down” workout .... 😲😲😲😲😲 No wonder he could play 30 - 40 minutes a game and still out skate EVERYONE ELSE!!! 👍😁

[@snowfloofcathug]

I love how the Sedins, Näslund, and Forsberg are all from the same little town in Sweden

[@gustav1002]

MoDo Hockey såklart ❤️🤍💚

[@JakeShaft85]

Kent Nilsson? Sure I'm a flair kind of fan in most sports but Kent Nilsson so entertaining player.

[@kentnilsson465]

Many Swedes would put Forsberg at No1, even before Lidstrom

[@NibiMatsi]

The choke comment was at the end of the regular season not the playoffs.

[@smeggie42]

holmstrom would have been a nice add to give some grit to the list. he was in sync with lidstrom and repeatedly got cross checked in the back his whole career in front of the net

[@sarafransson6621]

Whoooop! Go Sweden! 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪 Have you heard something about Jonathan Dahlén not playing for Utica next season and instead playing for Växjö Lakers together with Elias Pettersson? It was in the local news paper here in Växjö yesterday about it (and he was here visiting in april before the club signed Elias)

[@111oooo]

Salming is my personal favourite, he was amazing and surprised no Forsberg

[@matthiaslauper4326]

No Henrik Zetterberg?????

[@mikewright7964]

Mats Sundin did that? When you are such a teamwork-based player you even care about the teams budget..

[@MrEdSharp]

What about Bert Robertsson?

[@johanlarsson7592]

haha.. nice one!

[@manenn8290]

This dude put Loui Eriksson before Forsberg xD

[@glenholmgren1218]

Clearly NCM

[@fredfrond6148]

Backstrom made William Nylander the best scorer at the world championships.

[@jmanjman284]

Where would you put Markstom on a up dated list?

[@esharp48]

Your thumbnail features two jerseys that became reverse retros in the 2020-21 season

[@johanericsson7309]

Where's the Team Sweden jersey?

[@Youtube_Globetrotter]

As a Swede I was expecting Peter forsberg to go much higher on your list. And I also thought you would pick Mikael Renberg on the list. He played in Philadelphia "the legion of doom" in the 90's

[@glenholmgren1218]

Seems one of the reasons Forsberg, and by extension, Renberg, is not on the list is that he is guilty of having played for the Flyers ... smh. Weird

[@packofredapples8]

Forsberg is my favorite player all time

[@bailey4666]

Klefbom + Larsson 🔥🔥 the Swedish duo

[@joereed8126]

Arvidson in the top ten, but no Zetterberg?

[@Jaageful]

Why would he put Zetterberg there, if he is not his top 20 favorite player?

[@HankyPanky44]

Watching for the first time now, at 2 minutes or so in. Mattias Norström better be in this! :D

[@gaah23]

My top 3 swe. 1. Peter Forsberg 2.Nick Lidstrom 3. Mats Sundin

[@glenholmgren1218]

Guess you did t see Borje Salming play, then ... he’d be right up there, too.

[@rmd1477]

Great! You know, you canadiens have more female hockeyplayers then there is swedish people, Yeah thats right! How we make it big in the Nhl is a mystery really.. just a little cool fact 😊 cheers from Sweden!

[@oogamisboogamis]

Wayne Gretzky isn't your favourite Swede?

[@kingjoffrey7145]

Wayne Gretzky is Japanese...

[@nathanbaca5131]

Nah he's Puerto Rican

[@fredfrond6148]

A tribute to the talent and skill of Swedish players when Peter Forsberg is 19. Salming was the first Swede and even recognizing my Toronto bias I think I am right thinking that he should be higher. With Cherry and the idiot Toronto media always trying to swing the Leaf management (and sometimes succeeding) away from the Swedish skill bias. (Drafting defenceman Luke Schen when Erik Karlsson was available). Toronto has never been in cup final since expansion.

[@noahstone264]

How is Zetterberg not on this list??

[@Belnick6666]

forsberg is number 1, always, 2x tripple crowns, mats sundin nr 2 the rest i dont care to order them

[@glenholmgren1218]

Having grown up watching Borje Salming play at the same time as Bobby Orr and Jean Belliveau, I would rate him equal with Forsberg. Not nearly as much of a physically DOMINATING player, but just as effective in his own way and role. And you just HAD to SEE him SKATE! Like I said, watched Orr & Belliveau skate - pure grace, and so was Salming!

[@MrShawtywannaplay]

Please do top ten 2nd line centers in the NHL

[@jorgesoyche7496]

I wonder where Elias Pettersson would end up on this refreshed list. Maybe even Landeskog & Klingberg could invade some spots.

[@DJBANnumb3r1]

No zetterberg 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤔

[@hockeytownluv2012]

big mike I know right

[@JHockeyFan]

HockeyTown Luv Probably hated seeing Detroit dominating every regular season and many postseasons.

[@tombrady7753]

Have to say this was a bit disapointing...and I know its personal opinion. But its just a simple fact that Forsberg is at least top 5 of swedish players all time. Prob top 3 with Lidström and somebody else. And no Zetterberg, I mean please

[@tombrady7753]

Loui Eriksson before Forsberg, laughable

[@leifP5907]

I respect your reviews, but that was terrible. Peter Forsberg in a clear number 1, Lindström 2, Sundin 3 Forsberg was the best in a tough era, Näslund would probably punch you lights out for rating him above Forsberg. Really terrible analysis.

[@mr.waffles7599]

Dude ! Where's Hakan Loob???

[@SonOfTamriel]

Hornqvist my fav Swede all time, what a beast, and he's hilarious.

[@tonimannonen9228]

Kent Nilsson? Hakan Loob??

[@robertholland6054]

No Loob, Zetterburg, Mats Naslund, Kent Nilsson, Pelle Lindburg I know this is all in personal opinion but in my mind Mats better than Ohlund Zetterburg better than Gradin Loob bettef than Dahli Lindburg better than Loui Erikson I do respect your list and opinions

[@bailey4666]

EK65 may go down as arguably the best dman to ever play, the guy is an absolute beast

[@matteout_woodworking]

I'm a Sens fan right now Nick Lidstrom is still better and Bourque would one hop it right on goal from his goal line all the time and was arguably the most accurate shooter ever in the NHL. Right now he is a beast sure but best ALL TIME??? EVER??? I don't know about that.

[@cheesydoofus5795]

EK65 will not be the greatest but I think he will be in the top 10

[@willnyethehockeyguy5828]

Pump the brakes buddy... Orr is the best ever

[@shmeeterson6878]

well i do agree with you there orr is amazing its comparing different eras. ek65 put up a point per game [as his best season] in todays nhl where scoring is low and almost everyone can skate well. imagine what he would have done if he was playing against the same players orr did, i think he could have done what orr did

[@nathanbaca5131]

Karlsson might crack top 10 by the end of his career. He's not passing up Orr, Bourqe, Coffey or Lidstrom in my eyes.

[@matteout_woodworking]

I am surprised that you would put Erik over Linstrom. I would put Linstrom as one of the best defenceman of all time. Erik is fast going in that direction I mean that Saucer pass was insane but he is going to need to show it for a couple more years. As for the money thing most Swedish players are not overly greedy. Alfredsson was always way way under market value and he isn't appreciated as much because he played for the Sens. He was an all around good player and it's a shame that CBC didn't cover the Sens over the Leafs during his career because lots of people would have seen a different Alfredsson.

[@MrJapanApan]

Nick did the same thing. He chose to get less so there would still be money left for skilled players. True teamplayer and pure class. And its LiDstrom. ;)

[@kylestoddart]

Wish I could have seen Salming play just missed him. Mats Sundin Captain Clutch the player as soon has he had a team of equal talent beside him Captained team to a Gold Medal what else can I say, I tear up when I think how he so deserved a Cup in T.O. He deserved to be that guy he really did. I gotta stop commenting till after your videos played lmao, I know you hate the Leafs but wtf dude Karlsson over Sundin?? I'll give you Lindstrom there is an argument there but dude wtf lololol

[@augustdavidsson9749]

Zetterberg??

[@kekukakan5596]

I Love you and i,m from sweden🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪 and i play hockey🏒🏒🏒 but where is Zetterberg and Peter Forsberg

[@isaacdeans4294]

Louis Jonerheim forsberg is on the list

[@marie2274]

Isaac Deans - Forsberg is 19 or 20. Not sure why unless it's because of the AVS.

[@kekukakan5596]

Anna Roberts okay

[@glenholmgren1218]

@@isaacdeans4294 at 19, it’s like he is only there as an insult ... smh Somebody is still Butt Hurt about 2003

[@cocofashosho]

Im surprised you didn't include Klingberg

[@joshuadickson4130]

sammi pahlsson! 💪

[@achildr1]

Loui Eriksson over Peter Forsberg?!? Loui Eriksson Over Hank Zetterberg?!? Have you lost your mind?

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

You cant be wrong with opinions. I disagree with some of these picks but I absolutely get why *_you_* picked them. Thats not "being wrong", thats just a different view or values. Imo, and most Swedes, the top3 players we ever had is Sundin, Lidström and Forsberg. Sundin and Lidström is always in peoples top list but Forsberg is often left out, primarily due to his career being cut short by injury. This is not strange as non-swedes only ever saw him in the olympic and NHL. We saw him every day for almost a decade before he was even drafted. His points dosnt compare to other players cuz its a cumulative stat but if there was a "value per minute played" stat, Forsberg is possibly THE best player we ever had. Even so, *_you_* dont have to like him. It doesnt mean youre wrong. My favorite player of all time is Steve Yzerman, he is my no1. Not saying he was THE best player of all time, just that he is THE player i personally enjoyed the most. ... But he was really fakking awesome tho 🤣

[@hairlokk8672]

Håkan Loob

[@tmoney9539]

No Zetterberg??

[@s.baldrick870]

Eriksson is better then Zetterberg???

[@tmoney9539]

+Hipólito Dolores Hell no he's not!!!