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puckdrunklove crystalballrun runthefloor theapparty  Carl
Soderberg is refusing to play for Sweden in the World
Championships (UPDATED)  Written by Laura Astorian on .  The
Carl Soderberg Story is getting more and more frustrating for
the Boston Bruins. Since acquiring the rights to him from the
St. Louis Blues for Hannu Toivonen, the Bruins have been
patiently waiting for the chance to buy him out of his Swedish
contract. They had to wait until his team, Linkoping HC, was
eliminated from the playoffs to carry out the buyout. Most
expected it would get rid of any barriers preventing the big
center from coming to the NHL. The Bruins attempted to work out
a deal with the Swedish Elite League, but to no avail. They're
blocking Soderberg from coming over to the NHL.  Soderberg, as
it can be expected, is not happy about this development. He was
the second-highest scorer in the SEL this season with 31 goals,
and will be a huge asset to the Swedish team at the Wor