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He has trained both Peter Forsberg, Mats Sundin, and Nicklas Lidström.
But who thinks Bengt-Åke Gustafsson really is the best of the three star players?
– He really contributed throughout the matches, says the former national team captain to Sportbibeln.
Bengt-Åke Gustafsson, 65, had both a successful playing and coaching career. He played for clubs such as Färjestad, Austrian VEU Feldkirch, and Washington Capitals. As a coach, he represented, among others, Färjestad (again!), Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers, and several Swiss clubs.
Bengt-Åke historical
But the main reason why he entered hockey’s history books happened in 2006. As the national team captain for Tre Kronor, “Bengan” then became the first coach ever to win the WC and the Olympics in the same year. He was the national team captain between 2005-2010.
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Three players Bengt-Åke trained during his time as national team captain were the big stars Peter Forsberg, Mats Sundinand Nicklas Lidström. All three have long, fine and meritorious careers with several titles and games in the NHL. But who is really the best player?
Foppa, Sudden or Lidas?
It is not the easiest question to answer for Bengt-Åke Gustafsson.
– Oh, oh, oh… It’s… well, you can see defensively, offensively, the whole and everything there. “Foppa” and “Sudden”, after all, they are two offensive guys who are incredibly good in that way above all. But “Lidas” was also very good offensively in a way, and at the same time an incredible security at the back and everything, says Bengt-Åke to Sportbibeln.
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Finally, the former national team captain can come up with an answer.
– The overall picture becomes… Then you have to choose Lidas, I think. He was clearly more stable that way, he really contributed throughout the matches, says Gustafsson.
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