For what it's worth, I wasn't talking about you, really. After all, you usually at least argue your case, instead of simply spouting platitudes and throwing everyone under the bus.
If it only was this easy, sometimes coaches can be slow on the uptake if they have designated starter in their mind. At minimum, I think Rautakorpi will want to see one more game from Vehviläinen as the tournament starts.
And sometimes being stubborn does pay off. It didn't last year though, and J.Jalonen came to his senses at the 11th hour. But let's keep in mind that K.Jalonen also had full trust of Koskinen in the men's WHC, and he was money at the end despite the shaky start, and many wanting to see Saros get more games.
Though this usually only works if your goalie is somewhat proven quality, which Koskinen was. At the WJC level they rarely are, and I certainly wouldn't consider Vehviläinen one - even relatively speaking. If VV looks shaky and there is a better goalie in the roster, it's inexcusable if Rautakorpi doesn't figure it out and let him play.
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