Both Swedish forwards were ready to represent their country on the biggest stage. But, after Sweden named their Olympic squad earlier this morning, neither Simon Holmstrom nor Emil Heineman was named to the roster.
In Heineman’s case, it appeared as if the 24-year-old winger had done enough to earn the call, having the best NHL season of his career, scoring 12 goals and adding six assists at the mid-way mark of the season.
Holmstrom and Heineman both miss out on the Olympics
Aside from his lethal shot, Heineman possesses the speed to keep up with any player in the league, and leads the NY Islanders in hits by a wide margin with 140.