SVT’s seconded reporter Dusan Umicevic was the first to come up with the reassuring news on Twitter: “Update on Simon Edvinsson. Played with food poisoning against USA and therefore could not play against Germany. Ready for Latvia and the quarter.”
If you were wondering why Edvinsson looked a little...off during the game, this is why. Imagine having to face off against Team USA’s fearsome forecheck while trying your best to not explode. Not an enviable position.
Oh, speaking of which, here’s how the prospects have done so far (as of August 16th, according to this tweet):
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