Halford & Brough in the Morning Don't Count Out Sweden
Feb 18, 2026
Frank Seravalli, NHL insider and Olympic reporter live from Milan, gives quick takes on Sweden’s plotting style, surprising lineup choices, and whether they can upset the U.S. He also breaks down U.S. roster stability, key line chemistry, and goaltending intrigue. Short, timely updates from the Olympic ice with trade gossip sprinkled in.
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Late Starts Hurt Team USA
- Frank Seravalli highlights travel, late puck drops and long returns to the village as a real disadvantage for Team USA.
- He warns these factors add fatigue and disrupt sleep, potentially affecting performance in consecutive late starts.
Canada Preserves Key Players
- Frank notes Canada is managing injuries (Morrissey, Bennett) by preserving players for later knockout rounds.
- He explains Canada may accept short-term risk to keep players closer to 100% for semifinals.
Sustained Pressure Needed Against Canada
- Frank flags the challenge for teams like Czechia: get pucks past Canada then sustain momentum to score again.
- He doubts the depth and transition play will easily allow quick strikes against Canada.