He wants to play for Sweden again in the World Junior Championship after being upset in last year’s quarterfinals by Switzerland, but he also knows if he goes that means he won’t be available for another NHL call up to the Blackhawks.
“If they let me go, I want to go for sure,” Boqvist said after the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs’ practice Monday. “It’s a nice tournament. To represent your country is huge as well. Of course, I want to be here to help the team win, but it’s my last chance to play in the World Juniors.