Kronwall (knee) has been ruled out of the World Cup of Hockey and will be replaced by Hampus Lindholm, Stephen Whyno of AP Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Initial indications were that Kronwall would be healthy enough to participate in the World Cup after struggling with a knee injury for much of the season. The setback should be concerning for the organization and fantasy owners alike. The 35-year-old saw a significant drop in production last year, as he was able to tally just 26 points in 64 contests. With injury concerns and a dip in scoring, owners may want to consider looking at other defensive options.