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My prediction: Finland wins a medal on the back of Antero Nittymaki. This kid is an absolute stud. He got off to a very bad starts and had some bad games at the end of his 17 consecutive, but when he's rested, he's a top 10 quality goaltender in the NHL, imo. I don't think goaltending will be a problem for this team at all, Nittymaki deserved to be the starter with or without Lehtonen (based on this season and last for that matter).
You mean doing what they are paid to do?psycho_dad said:
If I'm an Atlanta fan, I'm estatic about this annoucement. I'd rather have my top players put their priority in order and not risk the guy writing his cheque so he can pursue personal interests.
We still got Niittymäki and Toivonen (hopefully). They have been as good as Lehtonen this season, if not better.
Maybe we can name Kipper instead of Lehtonen? =)
If the hockey union had some balls they'd name him as he's playing and tell the ioc to get bettman to force Calgary..
Already now we need like an in-depth doctors report to give to the ioc so Niittymäki can be finalised in place of Kipper.. now we'll need the same for Lehtonen, but that should be easier as h'es played so little. Kipper will be tougher to argue as he's been playign so much.
Other than that, ouch, Toivonen and Markkanen would the next in line. Though only Hannu gives me any confidence, Markkanen, Norrena etc I don't trust as they didn't do too well a couple of years ago in the Worlds.
Maybe we can trade with the US for Tim Thomas and give them like Kevin Kantee (half- american) or Kai Kantola (half-finnish).
On the other hand this just shows how deep we are in goal now. Though right now I'd kill to get Pasi Nurminen back.
But we still have the 3 r's Rinne, Rask, Rämö, in the pipeline..
If the hockey union had some balls they'd name him as he's playing and tell the ioc to get bettman to force Calgary..
Already now we need like an in-depth doctors report to give to the ioc so Niittymäki can be finalised in place of Kipper.. now we'll need the same for Lehtonen, but that should be easier as h'es played so little. Kipper will be tougher to argue as he's been playign so much.
Other than that, ouch, Toivonen and Markkanen would the next in line. Though only Hannu gives me any confidence, Markkanen, Norrena etc I don't trust as they didn't do too well a couple of years ago in the Worlds.
Maybe we can trade with the US for Tim Thomas and give them like Kevin Kantee (half- american) or Kai Kantola (half-finnish).
On the other hand this just shows how deep we are in goal now. Though right now I'd kill to get Pasi Nurminen back.
But we still have the 3 r's Rinne, Rask, Rämö, in the pipeline..
This really sucks. Also Toivonen is injured...all we need now is that Niittymäki becomes injured as well 
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Sad news. Kippers situation also. I have thought about it and have speculated among friends. Let's say that for example Brodeur had the same kind of injury like Kipper has. Would he want play for Team Canada? I'd say yes. Would he be allowed to play for Team Canada by his respective NHL team? I'd say yes. It's just the lack of balls by the finnish ice hockey federation to challenge these NHL teams to back up their claim by having a neutral side doctor (which means a doctor that has nothing to do with both parties) to examine the player. I still wonder how Kipper can play so much if he has an injury that has reported. Why he doesn't rest and try the heal his injury. This would benefit him and his respective NHL team in the long run. Now, I must say that I don't hate him for listening to his team's doctors. The team still pays him for playing there and he has responsibilities with them. Unfortunately, there's is no money for playing for your country. It's an honor wear your national team shirt and to play for your country but I understand Kippers and Lehtonen's situation.
Forget about Kipper and Lehtonen already. If they feel they need rehab time during Olympics, then they won't play....it´s quite simple. We just have to go with other goalies now. But the crying after these two won't help a bit. Of course I´m disappointed about their decisions also but it´s their choice....we can do nothing about it.
I trust in Niittymäki
Btw. Has Toivonen been playing lately or is he still injured?
I trust in Niittymäki
Btw. Has Toivonen been playing lately or is he still injured?
Phanuthier said:
If they are so sick that they cant play, they would not be playing. Simple as that. There are other goalies and players with minor injuries from other countries, but nobody would even bother to suggest a canadian guy would drop out. You'd be a whole less understanding if that happens, but I guess it just needs to happen to your country before you can see from another perspective.
psycho_dad said:
I know what you mean. Funny how all the canadian stars goes to olympics while the euro ones drop out decided by he NHL teams. Watch Peter Forsberg being the next.
I feel ashamed(being half finnish)... it really pisses me off to hear these quitters trying to justify their decision to let down our beloved national team. What happened with finnish pride and loyalty? I wonder if this is a symptom of some change of mentality in general going on in Finland. 
Now, if Sami Kapanen also drops out, Finland is reduced to a one-line team with average goaltending... again.
Now, if Sami Kapanen also drops out, Finland is reduced to a one-line team with average goaltending... again.
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Slime said:What happened with finnish pride and loyalty? I wonder if this is a symptom of some change of mentality in general going on in Finland.
yes,i sense there is something going on.We follow sweden steps in everything,Bye bye finland ,welcome Finden
This is getting ridiculous. I think that the players ought be obliged to play for their national teams unless they're injured. If they're not injured, they have to play, period.
Kiprusoff, Lehtonen, Fedorov ... all 3 are healthy and yet will take a couple of weeks to rest ... what a shame.
Kiprusoff, Lehtonen, Fedorov ... all 3 are healthy and yet will take a couple of weeks to rest ... what a shame.
This must be the 2nd time in a month I agree with you, it's getting scary!Phanuthier said:
The NHL is paying these guys' salary, it needs to be priority #1; glad to see some of them are making it so.It makes me so sad to see Finnish posters (and everyone else) dismiss Norrena. He's been one of the best goalies in the SEL for a few years now, I guess it's the "Sweden" part that makes him disliked. I wish he hadn't backed out of a contract with Tampa last summer, I'd love to have him here.
Sotnos said:This must be the 2nd time in a month I agree with you, it's getting scary!
Interesting point of view.
But I still think that a player owes more to his country than his current employer.
If Lehtonen wasn't born in Finland, where hockey is popular, he wouldn't have gone to a hockey school where he learned all he can do now. If not for his country, he would be nothing. All the money's he's ever made, he owes it to his country. Same goes for a guy like Federov.
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