Here's to the Finns !

[Pekka Lampinen]

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[#66]

As a Kings fan, it was very encouraging to see Tukonen play extremely well. He was certainly one of the top forwards in the tournament. He isn't putting up monster #'s in the AHL as a 19 year old but he has shown - against his peers - he does have a fair amount of offensive skill.

I don't think he is ever going to be a top-line calibre forward but he should be a versatile player who can be plugged in anywhere in your lineup. Perhaps a Finnish Mikael Renberg type of player. He has a very good chance of making LA next year. (I'd like to see him maybe get a game or two in this year to further boost his confidence after this tourney)

How he's not being talked about more is beyond me. IMO he was one of the best forwards of the tourney. I think that his AHL numbers are a little misleading. I really think he has top self skills and work ethic. IMO he just needs to play with other puck possession type of linemates and is more fit for a cleaner NHL game.

 

[Telecaster]

Awesome job by the Finns. Congrats!