11. Written, 50 to 200+ words. One Season Closer to Retirement

Andren performed exactly to expectations really. Not yet ready to take that next step and still stapled to the third line of the Panthers means that there wasn't much room for him to improve really. With almost the same goals, assists and hits total as last season, he's doing everything the young agitator is expected to do when it comes to being a dependable team player. He was almost too focused on keeping those point totals up and being an asset to the team as it took until the last few games of the season for him to get a fight in. When you consider he's been one of the most prolific fighters of his generation (or any generation really) that is definitely surprising.

Looking towards next season, Andren is going to be hopefully going back to his roots while still keeping up his point totals or even exceeding them. He wasn't even in consideration for the Turg last season and will be looking to fix that this upcoming season. More fights, more PIMs and more points as he takes the next step in being the leagues best agitator and fighter. There is a chance for him to solidify himself as a top six winger on the Panthers with his shiny new five season contract and he'll be looking to take that next step.

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12. Written, 50 to 200+ words. Old Reliable IIHF Analysis

You know what I've learned after watching so many of the international tournaments? You never know what is going to happen. You could have the best team in the entire world and still lose to a group of upstart Irish or Latvians. It's just the nature of the tournament that means there is that random element to them. It's also what can make them more exciting then the full season of the regular league. Anything can happen and that is always a good time...especially when you're the one winning. That all being said, last season was definitely a disappointment for Sweden. On paper, a solid team with a real chance at the gold but in practice, they didn't even medal. Going forward this time, I think they'll improve on that. The offence has turned over with long time players being shunted out in favour of newer, younger players. Andren Akerson is looking to take that next step as well for team Sweden, as the aforementioned changing of the guard has left a spot on the second line wide open for him to slide into. All he's going to have to do is control that temper and not fight as much as he might want too.

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