Eliteserien - best league in the world today

With the influx of all many NHL stars, Sweden has the best hockey league in the world right now. The NHL has foolishly decided not to negotiate with its players and the consequences are that many of the players are looking for another place to play. Sweden has turned out to be one of the best places for NHL stars because of the quality of play, excellent arenas, good crowds, and superior organization - which is typical for Sweden. Players such as Peter Forsberg, Marian Hossa, Henrik Zetterberg, Mika Kiprusoff, Jose Theodore, and Kristian Huselius all play here. The rinks are bigger so the players have to skate more, there ismuch less fighting but the players are still tough and chippy. The depth of some of the teams is impressive and the best team, Frölunda has only Swedish and FInnish talent, with many of the players from the area and without NHL experience.