WJC: 2015 — Finland Roster Talk

[Padawan]

Honka confirmed to join the team. Won't play in the preliminaries, though.

Good thing he will be able to participate...Oh who am I kidding. DOMINATE the whole tournament.

 

[Scouter]

Eh, what? If Saros has been "shaky", then I guess Husso has been too because their stats are pretty much identical. I dunno which dark hole you've been living in, but if you want a candle, please ask.

The fact is, both have been solid. In that we agree that Husso has very much a chance to be the one that plays more. Nothing is cemented.

According to Kiprusoff, our goalie coach, both will get a start in the preliminary games. One plays against Russia and other against the Czechs, and then they decide who opens vs. USA.

Their stats are not pretty much identical, Husso has played better going by stats, Saros played a lot better last season, now who's living in a dark hole.

 

[JJTT]

Their stats are not pretty much identical, Husso has played better going by stats, Saros played a lot better last season, now who's living in a dark hole.

What?

 

[WeThreeKings]

What's the predicted top two lines?

Where will puljujarvi and Aho fit in for us draft enthusiasts?

 

[JJTT]

What's the predicted top two lines?

Where will puljujarvi and Aho fit in for us draft enthusiasts?

Hintz-Mustonen-Lehkonen
Ikonen-Björninen-Kapanen
Aho-Kalapudas-Puljujärvi


Puljujärvi will likely get PP time, Aho will play more of a defensive role.

 

[Scouter]

I don't think he would've made it anyway so not a big loss for the team. Feel bad for the guy though, falling into 3rd or 4th round at the draft seems likely now.

Probably would have, as he's a top prospect.

 

[JJTT]

Probably would have, as he's a top prospect.

No he is not. Mid-late round pick.

 

[Scouter]

No he is not. Mid-late round pick.

No, he could be a late 1rd, probably won't go past the 2r, anyhow, he's still better than the guys who aren't or won't be picks.

 

[FLYguy3911]

No, he could be a late 1rd, probably won't go past the 2r, anyhow, he's still better than the guys who aren't or won't be picks.

Two years ago maybe.

 

[Scouter]

Two years ago maybe.

No, he was ranked as a 1rd when the season started, I admit he's slipped a bit, still should be a 2r.

 

[FLYguy3911]

No, he was ranked as a 1rd when the season started, I admit he's slipped a bit, still should be a 2r.

By who?

 

[FinPanda]

Saarela is 3rd or 4th rounder now. Maybe 5th.

 

[Scouter]

Saarela is 3rd or 4th rounder now. Maybe 5th.

Hasn't slipped that far, why would he, it's pretty abnormal to go from a 1st to a 4th or 5th.

 

[QnebO]

Is Laine still banned from national team?

 

[FLYguy3911]

Hasn't slipped that far, why would he, it's pretty abnormal to go from a 1st to a 4th or 5th.

Where has he been mentioned as a 1st rounder this year?

 

[Isola]

Is there anyway to watch tomorrow's friendly vs Czech Republic?

 

[JJTT]

Is Laine still banned from national team?

No, he is playing with the U17 team next week.

Is there anyway to watch tomorrow's friendly vs Czech Republic?

TSN isn't showing it so no.

 

[FiLe]

Their stats are not pretty much identical, Husso has played better going by stats, Saros played a lot better last season, now who's living in a dark hole.

Saros 24GP .924 2.30GAA 8-7-9
Husso 25GP .921 2.14GAA 13-7-5

Where's the difference? Only discernible one is with the number of straight wins, but that is to be expected since Saros plays for a weaker team. Which has still been doing quite fine regardless, btw, thanks in no small part to him.

Hasn't slipped that far, why would he, it's pretty abnormal to go from a 1st to a 4th or 5th.

Toni Rajala, Sami Vatanen and Teemu Pulkkinen say hi. All are 4th rounders who were even quite late on expected to go late 1st to early 2nd.

 

[FightingSioux]

What is the role expected from Juuso Ikonen?

 

[FiLe]

What is the role expected from Juuso Ikonen?

Top-six winger, 2nd line most likely. With PP time.

There are worse picks for pool, if that's what you're asking.

 

[FightingSioux]

Top-six winger, 2nd line most likely. With PP time.

There are worse picks for pool, if that's what you're asking.

Yea I was haha. Debating him or Nick Schmaltz for USA

 

[wings5]

Was Janatuinen ever considered?

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

Is the Finland vs. Czech game going to be broadcast on the Hockey Canada website?

 

[JJTT]

Was Janatuinen ever considered?

He played at Lake Placid but that was mostly because of injuries. Puhakka, Turunen and Kinnunen were the last cuts from the camp.

 

[kelsier]

Is the Finland vs. Czech game going to be broadcast on the Hockey Canada website?

I'm quite curious as well. Did the game start by 24:00 (Finnish time)? If someone knows a stream I'd be very pleased to see it.