TOP 5 leaders of Switzerland? Phenomenon Andres, Devils or Bedard’s adjutant | Hokej.cz

While only goalkeeper Akira Schmid donned the kit on Saturday, a day later Switzerland will bring out another overseas legionnaire for the duel with the Czech Republic. And the third security after death and taxes? That the veteran Andres Ambühl is heading towards the World Cup…

Reto Berra (G, 37 years old)

Current season: Fribourg-Gottéron (Switzerland), 41 games, 92.9% and 2.01 G/Z

Nine world championships, two Olympics – and now (probably) another big event. At the age of 37, Berra still knows how to steal matches, this year as an unshakable number one, he helped Friborg to second place after the regular season of the Swiss league. He still doesn’t lose almost any of his athleticism and reflexes, and a lot of experience is highlighted by 76 starts in the NHL.

Jonas Siegenthaler (O, 26 years old)

Current season: New Jersey (NHL), 57 games, 1+8

A staple of New Jersey’s defense. Despite his body proportions (189 cm and 99 kg), Siegenthaler does not significantly lag behind in movement, honestly fulfills his defensive duties and does not complicate the game with unnecessarily risky passes. He has a valid contract with the Devils until 2028, which also includes a partial non-trade clause.

Andres Ambühl (Ú, 40 years old)

Current season: Davos (Switzerland), 52 matches, 9+13

Swiss LE-GEN-DA. No, a championship without an ageless matador wouldn’t even be a proper championship. Ambühl is likely to raise the record bar again soon, which he set two years ago by surpassing the German defender Kiessling. He appeared at the WC for the first time in 2004, since then he has been absent only once. And he’s getting ready to ink chapter number 19…

Nico Hischier (Ú, 25 years old)

Current season: New Jersey (NHL), 71 games, 27+40

For the last few seasons, he has been closing his mouth to critics who have not spared him much since his time in the NHL. However, the fight for the Stanley Cup does not concern his Devils again after a year, so… A ticket to Europe and a shot at the World Cup! Hischier does not throw invitations from the national team in the trash, he quickly jumps into a leadership role in the national colors. Will he erase last year’s collapse in the quarter-finals?

Philipp Kurashev (Ú, 24 years old)

Current season: Chicago (NHL), 18+36

There are not many bright spots to be found in the Chicago season. But if you had a few things to point out? Kurashev would not be missing from the list in 99% of cases. Compared to the previous year, he doubled his numbers – he demonstrated his flair for goals and the ability of a playmaker. The best hockey years lie ahead of him, in the manchaft around megastar Connor Bedard, he applied for a rock-solid spot.

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