Jacob Markstrom, Calgary Flames goalie, will not play for Sweden at the upcoming World Hockey Championship due to uncertainty about his future with the team. Mikael Backlund is also undecided on representing Sweden, citing injuries as a factor. Markstrom expressed uncertainty about his return next season and emphasized his focus on winning games. Backlund has informed Sweden that he won't participate in the World Championship to heal nagging injuries. Markstrom's future with the Flames remains uncertain, with both him and the organization unsure about his long-term status.
Eklund got an invite to World Championships. #SJSharks
William Eklund says he’s undecided as to whether he’ll play for Sweden at the world championships
Do you think Jacob Markstrom will play for Calgary next season? 🤔⤵️ https://t.co/CVZiTj79K3 https://t.co/mwFH5tcGzx
🗣️"All the talks and stuff going on throughout the season, starting early in the season till the [trade] deadline day, they pretty much could've been not happening and me just focusing on hockey" On Jacob Markstrom's future, #Flames off-season, &…Dallas: https://t.co/uaB8ipkzB7
Though Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom laments the fact his season was clouded by trade speculation, at Friday's end-of-season availability he further fuelled the rumours. ✍️: @EricFrancis https://t.co/yuhkk3c8MP
Jacob Markstrom isn’t sure if he sees himself as part of the #Flames long-term - and nor does the organization. He spoke to reporters on Friday as the team cleaned out its lockers after a second consecutive non-playoff season. More from @salimvalji: https://t.co/bBul0nX9HL
"I don't know, but what I do know is that I love winning hockey games." When asked where he expects to be next season, Jacob Markstrom couldn't say for certain. https://t.co/zKnF8UVBt2
Sounds like Backlund has told Sweden he won’t be participating at the World Championship. He’s going to take some time to heal up some nagging injuries. #Flames https://t.co/Livx5vW7nj
Asked if he thought he’d be back next year, Jacob Markstrom said, “I don’t know.” He went on to say he just wants to win games. Markstrom said he wouldn’t be joining Sweden for the world championships.
Captain Mikael Backlund says he hasn’t made a decision on representing Sweden at the World Championship. Says he’s had a few conversations with the team but isn’t ready to make a final call. #Flames
Henrik reporting Jacob Markstrom will NOT play for Sweden at upcoming World Hockey Championship…not a huge shock given his awkward season of injuries #Flames https://t.co/s139RhajOx