The Swedish Ice Hockey Association wants Blackhawks prospect Adam Boqvist to play for the Swedish national junior team at the World Junior Championship later this month in the Czech Republic.
Sweden named its preliminary roster for the annual tournament Wednesday and left two spots open for defensemen that they are hopeful will be filled by Boqvist and Maple Leafs prospect Rasmus Sandin. Both players played at last year’s tournament when Sweden was upset by Switzerland in the quarterfinals, and are expected to be paired together as the top unit if their respective NHL clubs make them available.