One cannot deny that Fact Ducks drafting talent from Sweden has created infusion of talent into our team....Since 2011 Ducks drafting creates uptick of Swedes. Past 7 years They have selected Swedish Players Rakell(30th),Lindholm(6th),Karlsson(53rd),Friberg(143rd),Pettersson(38th), Olle Eriksson Ek(153rd) and Isac Lundstrom(23rd). out of the seven players 5 have suited up for the Ducks 2 remain as regulars while 3 played hockey elsewhere with last 2 develop their skills in Sweden.
Now for many of you know Ducks drafting Swedes and signing of them or Trading is nothing new. 25 years of our Mighty Ducks/Anaheim Ducks has shown number of players from Sweden who have contributed,suited up for the Ducks in previous seasons/years. From the Days of Patrick Carnback,Fredrick Olausson and Niclas Havelid to Sammi Pahlsson,Viktor Fasth and Todays current corp of Swedish Players recent drafted by the Ducks. You can say that Sweden has contribute some players to the Ducks Cause as did their Neighours to the East.
Which is why the term "Swedeheim" was created, knowing the Team's preference for Swedes and recent players who have suited up for the Ducks since 2011.....You can say it's good they are doing this having some Swedes wearing the Ducks you can say is "Expanding influence" of Ducks Fandom to another Country...They have growing presence in USA,Finland,Canada and others..but for a country that has produce great players of NHL's Players make you think....IF our Team wins the Stanley Cup again. you can say it will be due to the Swedish contigent like Rakell,Lindholm who have starting to make some good contributions in past few years. So whatever will result of infusion will be...You can say the Patience can be payoff in meantime Let's appericate Ducks drafting of these good players....For now it's 43 DAYS till our Ducks are UNLEASHED!.
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