WJC: Team Finland 2025 U20 WJC roster talk

[JustAPleb]

Good luck to those guys who trying to choise Finland's defenders after Kiviharju and Pieniniemi. Concretely, there is not even a single certain choice besides them.

 

[JabbaJabba]

Good luck to those guys who trying to choise Finland's defenders after Kiviharju and Pieniniemi. Concretely, there is not even a single certain choice besides them.

I don't know man. Nykyri and Nieminen seem like obvious choices.

 

[JustAPleb]

I don't know man. Nykyri and Nieminen seem like obvious choices.

Nykyri was perhaps Finland's worst defender in the Imatra tournament. Sure, he does have experience in the Liiga, but let’s be completely honest, the level of Liiga at the start of the season has been terrible. (It’s certainly not Nykyri’s fault but rather reflects the overall level of Finnish hockey.)

 

[bebl]

Nykyri was perhaps Finland's worst defender in the Imatra tournament. Sure, he does have experience in the Liiga, but let’s be completely honest, the level of Liiga at the start of the season has been terrible. (It’s certainly not Nykyri’s fault but rather reflects the overall level of Finnish hockey.)

How is level of Liiga has been any worse than last few seasons? Atleast by tactical and entertaining value Liiga has been imo way better than it has been in years. Finally playstyles are trending that could be useful for prospects that are looking to transfer to NA. Also Lassi Alanen liked what he saw from Nykyri on that tournament. And I have to add that I hope Nykyri is not in big role if he is chosen to WJC, he is not that good yet, but looks promising.