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Dallas Stars to watch for in the 2022 Winter Olympics

By John Grux

SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 16: Joe Pavelski #8 of the United States handles the puck against Robet Sabolic #55 of Slovenia in the third period during the Men's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group A game on day nine of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Shayba Arena on February 16, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)
SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 16: Joe Pavelski #8 of the United States handles the puck against Robet Sabolic #55 of Slovenia in the third period during the Men's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group A game on day nine of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Shayba Arena on February 16, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) /
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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – MAY 19: John Klingberg of Sweden skates against the United States battle during the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Semi Final game between Sweden and USA at Royal Arena on May 19, 2018 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – MAY 19: John Klingberg of Sweden skates against the United States battle during the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Semi Final game between Sweden and USA at Royal Arena on May 19, 2018 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) /

John Klingberg, Sweden

Count John Klingberg in on a Swedish men’s team that projects serious firepower come February.

The Swedes are arguably the team that stands to gain the most from the return of NHL talent. Led by the likes of Gabriel Landeskog and Victor Hedman, Sweden will be a fast team with stellar puck-movement. Such bodes well for Klingberg’s chances at making the roster.

Klingberg’s last action with Sweden came in the 2017 IIHF World Championships. The Stars defenseman contributed 6 points in 10 games en route to Sweden’s gold medal win over Canada.

Klingberg has been a mainstay on Sweden’s men’s roster since being left off in the preliminary phase of 2016.

Sweden finished 5th in the 2018 PyeongChange games with a roster than included John Klingberg’s brother, Carl. The Swedes were much better with NHL talent in 2014, winning silver after a highly-anticipated final against Canada.

In the early Blackout Dallas office pool, we project another Canada vs. Sweden gold medal matchup. We also envision the United States and Russia battling it out for the bronze medal. Much will depend on how teams are grouped and perform during round robin play. Another consideration is NHL players that may or may not opt out for various reasons that includes injury.

However the tournament shapes up, we are glad to have it back with NHL players. It is only right that an international ice hockey tournament on the biggest stage include the world’s best players. -J.G. 

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