Sweden apparently won't have the luxury of dressing one of the NHL's top rookies at this year's World Junior Hockey Championship, as the New Jersey Devils won't loan forward Jesper Bratt to the team, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston.
The 19-year-old burst on to the NHL scene this season after being selected in the sixth round in 2016 and sits tied for ninth in rookie scoring with nine goals and 19 points in 27 games.
Meanwhile, Sweden - who named their preliminary roster Wednesday - is still waiting to get word from the Buffalo Sabres as to whether forward Alexander Nylander will be made available.
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