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Lidstrom Leads Sweden’s Hockey Revival
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 112
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Summary
Sweden’s hockey team is revving up for a comeback, bringing in NHL legend Nicklas Lidstrom as a two-year advisor to reconnect Swedish players with agents and teams ahead of key tournaments. After a disappointing early exit from the last World Championships and seven straight medal-less appearances, Sweden is restructuring with new head coach Rikard Grönborg, European scout Tommy Boustedt, and analyst Jack Han. Lidstrom, still VP of the Red Wings and approved by GM Steve Yzerman, aims to boost player commitment despite acknowledging no single figure can fix it all. Meanwhile, former Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard joins Detroit’s PWHL team as goalie coach, and Olympic gold medalist Laila Edwards—raised a Red Wings fan—continues to shine on the global stage. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/66e2d130e92940dc