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WC: Team Finland 2025

We shouldn't count our chicks before they've hatched and all that, but all the early signs and scuttlebutt point towards this one shaping up to be one of the strongest on-paper teams in the recent years.

The only department I'm a bit iffy about are the centers, but we'll see what happens.
 
The last time we had a WHC goalie tandem that consists of two NHL regulars was in 2003 (Pasi Nurminen - Jani Hurme). Given how that tournament ended, I hope this is not an omen.

If we scratch the "regular" requirement, then the last time was in 2017 (Joonas Korpisalo - Harri Säteri).
 
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Eye of Ra said:
Could Tikka steal a spot? Really physical, can be good having someone like that on the 4th line
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Really depends on how many players will come from North America. Like I said earlier he has played for Pennanen earlier which is advantage. And might be sort of role player that Pennanen might take. Pest. Watched him for some seasons in my home town team. There is Finnish saying "Uhka vai Mahdollisuus" and I think this applys to here. :) Translates something like problem or opportunity.
 
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Maalivahdit
30 Lassi Lehtinen, MoDo Hockey, SHL
33 Emil Larmi, Växjö Lakers HC, SHL
35 Oskari Salminen, JYP Jyväskylä


Puolustajat
2 Rasmus Rissanen, Linköping HC, SHL
6 Tony Sund, HIFK Helsinki
7 Valtteri Pulli, HC Lugano, NLA
18 Vili Saarijärvi, SCL Tigers, NLA
36 Peetro Seppälä, Örebro HK, SHL
37 Leppänen Atro, Sport Vaasa
42 Robin Salo, Malmö Redhawks, SHL
50 Mikael Seppälä, HV71, SHL
60 Lassi Thomson, Malmö Redhawks, SHL
71 Jesse Virtanen, HC Ambrì-Piotta, NLA


Hyökkääjät
15 Lenni Hämeenaho, Ässät Pori
19 Waltteri Merelä, SC Bern, NLA
20 Viljami Marjala, TPS Turku
21 Patrik Puistola, Örebro HK, SHL
24 Hannes Björninen, Örebro HK, SHL
25 Joona Ikonen, Malmö Redhawks, SHL
27 Jesse Kiiskinen, HPK Hämeenlinna
28 Tommi Tikka, HV71, SHL
38 Eetu Päkkilä, TPS Turku
40 Oiva Keskinen, Tappara Tampere
41 Jan-Mikael Järvinen, Ässät Pori
47 Eemil Erholtz, Ässät Pori
62 Robert Leino, Örebro HK, SHL
82 Pesonen Harri, SCL Tigers, NLA
91 Petteri Puhakka, Tappara Tampere
 
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Like I said earlier, I like how this team is shaping up... save for top-six centers. We're set with goalies. Were still waiting for news on a couple of overseas additions for D, but I like our European selection a lot even if we get nothing from the big league, especially if Lehtonen joins after the Swiss league finals are over. Got a really solid stock of wingers with likely more on the way.

As for center... well, between Björninen, Leino and possibly Lammikko bottom-six will be fine. Top-six, however, could use some improvement, especially with such a solid winger situation. The only worthy Euro addition is Suomela. Ruohomaa would be an improvement on the present roster, but not a guy I'd put much stock on if he's there in the final team. Of the present roster, there's some surprise potential in Keskinen and Marjala, but right now they're both unknowns.

Luckily, a lot can still happen. Will have to look at the situation again in two weeks when the first rounds are over in both the NHL and the AHL. Perhaps it'll be a different picture then.
 
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FinPanda said:
I really hope to see Nyman on this team. I remember how we didn't usually take players from AHL but now I feel like we have a good chance to get him if his games are done.
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He should make the team if he becomes available. Not sure if he'd help with our center situation, though, so I don't quite get why you chose to quote me, basically repeating what you already said two posts ago.
 
FiLe said:
He should make the team if he becomes available. Not sure if he'd help with our center situation, though, so I don't quite get why you chose to quote me, basically repeating what you already said two posts ago.
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Oh lol I completely brainfarted there, deleted my whole message
 
FiLe said:
Like I said earlier, I like how this team is shaping up... save for top-six centers. We're set with goalies. Were still waiting for news on a couple of overseas additions for D, but I like our European selection a lot even if we get nothing from the big league, especially if Lehtonen joins after the Swiss league finals are over. Got a really solid stock of wingers with likely more on the way.

As for center... well, between Björninen, Leino and possibly Lammikko bottom-six will be fine. Top-six, however, could use some improvement, especially with such a solid winger situation. The only worthy Euro addition is Suomela. Ruohomaa would be an improvement on the present roster, but not a guy I'd put much stock on if he's there in the final team. Of the present roster, there's some surprise potential in Keskinen and Marjala, but right now they're both unknowns.

Luckily, a lot can still happen. Will have to look at the situation again in two weeks when the first rounds are over in both the NHL and the AHL. Perhaps it'll be a different picture then.
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Oliver Kapanen or Konsta Helenius could be options for center if their teams are eliminated quickly (I expect Montreal to be out soon). Especially Kapanen could be great considering the season he just had.

Playmaker82 said:
Whats the deal with Matias Maccelli? Has been a healthy scratch for about two months now. Is he injured, or could he could over to play?
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Just no room for him at the moment. Maccelli needs to be in top 6 spot and Utah has options there. He wasn't having a good season so it was easy to play someone who was.

Eye of Ra said:
Why?
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Injuries and a lot of the top players have won gold already.
 
JabbaJabba said:
Oliver Kapanen or Konsta Helenius could be options for center if their teams are eliminated quickly (I expect Montreal to be out soon). Especially Kapanen could be great considering the season he just had.
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Yeah, I'm aware of these two, which is why I mentioned the AHL, too. Although, I'm not 100% sure what the rules are regarding AHL assignments right now, and if Kapanen could be assigned if the Habs bow out early. Laval is one of the top teams in the minor league.

Another name who made his WHC bones last year and I wouldn't scoff at is Arttu Hyry. Though in his case I dunno if the big club would like to have him around if Texas gets eliminated.
 
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If Dallas go out, who is likely to come?
-Granlund doesn't have a contract for next year
-Rantanen had a very difficult season, can't see him coming
-Hintz would be a great as a first center
-Heiskanen has injury issues
-Lindell I'd say is the most likely one
 
They all played in 4nations and are sure things for olympics. I would assume the disapointment would be too big for them if Dallas goes out early. Somehow doubt that any of the players would come.

edit. Well Heiskanen wasn´t but he is far from full health so he won´t come anyways.
 
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None of the Dallas players have anything to prove to be part of the Olympics team. I think that Granlund, Heiskanen and Lindell are definitely out. Hintz and Rantanen are maybes, though I wouldn't bet any money of them joining.
 
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