As the descendant of hardy Swedish stock raised in a predominently Swedish community, I have a soft (but outwardly stoic) spot in my heart for my Nordic brethren. While they may not always be the most flamboyant players on the ice, their work ethic and hockey finesse have contributed to an exciting first week of the season for the Nashville Predators. Pull up a well-assembled IKEA chair and let’s feast on a smörgåsbord of week one Swede highlights.
(Little bit of trivia: Did you know “Carl” is Fil’s first name and also the name of the reigning King of Sweden?