3 candidates to replace Steen on team Sweden

Although the final rosters for the World Cup of Hockey have been set, Sweden still has a spot to fill.

In the wake of St. Louis Blues forward Alexander Steen suffering a shoulder injury that will shelf him for four-to-six months, the Three Crowns need a new forward.

Steen will certainly be missed, topping 50 points in each of the last three seasons, and having represented Sweden five times in his career, including the 2014 Olympics, winning a silver medal.

Here are three options to fill the void.

Gustav Nyquist

One of the surprising omissions from the team, Detroit Red Wings sniper Gustav Nyquist could be a valuable option for Sweden.

The 26-year-old scored 43 points this season - a career low - but his speed and scoring touch could fit in well among Sweden's top lines.

Not to mention, Nyquist could slot in alongside Red Wings' linemate Henrik Zetterberg.

Mika Zibanejad

Mika Zibanejad's stock has never been higher. The 23-year-old is coming off his best NHL season, scoring 21 goals and 30 assists in 81 games for the Ottawa Senators.

A right-handed shot, Zibanejad could be valuable as Sweden only has three righties among its forwards.

Zibanejad is rounding into the player the Senators expected when they drafted him sixth overall in 2011, and he's come up big for Sweden before, scoring the golden goal at the 2012 World Junior Championships.

Patrik Berglund

Another fit for Sweden could be Steen's linemate and fellow Olympic silver medalist Patrik Berglund.

Coming off an injury-plagued season, Berglund only scored 15 points, but notched nine during the Blues playoff run when he was fully healthy.

Though he's not as flashy as the previous two options, Berglund could provide stability in the bottom portion of Sweden's lineup.

You can see Sweden's entire roster here.