Expected result. It's only going to get worse when they are playing vs actual nhl players.
WC: Team Finland 2025
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Expected result. It's only going to get worse when they are playing vs actual nhl players.
I actually entertain the idea of at least considering Rasmus Kupari as 4th line center for the Olympics or winger on the 4th line. He's one of the fastest in the league and good at face-offs. Defends well and has skill and size. Anyway, going back to the upcoming WHC, will be interesting to see what happens tonight with Colorado Vs Dallas. We'll probably hear on Monday/Tuesday if we are getting some reinforcements from NA. Including maybe Helenius.
Best case scenario is that Rantanen, Hintz and Lindell, all want to come and even though contractless, Granny can't resist to join as well, because his teammates are coming. I actually consider Granlund to be the biggest fish out of these players, because he's always so good in the national team.
ORRFForever
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Mikko Rantanen sure is a terrific player. Too bad he can't go.
So, Lehkonen is a possibility, but I'm not going to hold my breath.
As for 8-2... I'm not going to freak out over something like that in an EHT game when the team's still finding its legs. The important question is, what did they learn from it? If nothing, then we have a reason to worry.
As for 8-2... I'm not going to freak out over something like that in an EHT game when the team's still finding its legs. The important question is, what did they learn from it? If nothing, then we have a reason to worry.
SantosHalper
Get off my lawn
In the Olympics, my friend.......
Can anyone tell me what's the matter with the Finns? 2-8 against Switzerland, 2-6 against Sweden, and against the Czechs they lost 2-4? It seems the game against the Czechs was the least bad, at least from the result. 3 games, 3 losses, and against the Swiss and Swedes with a high negative result.
Final roster
Maalivahdit
31 Justus Annunen, Nashville Predators, NHL
33 Emil Larmi, Växjö Lakers HC, SHL
74 Juuse Saros, Nashville Predators, NHL
Puolustajat
2 Rasmus Rissanen, Linköping HC, SHL
4 Mikko Lehtonen, Zürich Lions, NLA
6 Tony Sund, HIFK Helsinki
18 Vili Saarijärvi, SCL Tigers, NLA
23 Nikolas Matinpalo, Ottawa Senators, NHL
37 Atro Leppänen, Sport Vaasa
42 Robin Salo, Malmö Redhawks, SHL
50 Mikael Seppälä, HV71, SHL
Hyökkääjät
13 Mikael Ruohomaa, Frölunda HC, SHL
15 Lenni Hämeenaho, Ässät Pori
19 Waltteri Merelä, SC Bern, NLA
20 Eeli Tolvanen, Seattle Kraken, NHL
21 Patrik Puistola, Örebro HK, SHL
24 Hannes Björninen, Örebro HK, SHL
25 Joona Ikonen, Malmö Redhawks, SHL
29 Ahti Oksanen, Lausanne HC, NLA
41 Jan-Mikael Järvinen, Ässät Pori
47 Eemil Erholtz, Ässät Pori
61 Juuso Pärssinen, New York Rangers, NHL
82 Harri Pesonen, SCL Tigers, NLA
86 Teuvo Teräväinen, Chicago Blackhawks, NHL
91 Juho Lammikko, Zürich Lions, NLA
Maalivahdit
31 Justus Annunen, Nashville Predators, NHL
33 Emil Larmi, Växjö Lakers HC, SHL
74 Juuse Saros, Nashville Predators, NHL
Puolustajat
2 Rasmus Rissanen, Linköping HC, SHL
4 Mikko Lehtonen, Zürich Lions, NLA
6 Tony Sund, HIFK Helsinki
18 Vili Saarijärvi, SCL Tigers, NLA
23 Nikolas Matinpalo, Ottawa Senators, NHL
37 Atro Leppänen, Sport Vaasa
42 Robin Salo, Malmö Redhawks, SHL
50 Mikael Seppälä, HV71, SHL
Hyökkääjät
13 Mikael Ruohomaa, Frölunda HC, SHL
15 Lenni Hämeenaho, Ässät Pori
19 Waltteri Merelä, SC Bern, NLA
20 Eeli Tolvanen, Seattle Kraken, NHL
21 Patrik Puistola, Örebro HK, SHL
24 Hannes Björninen, Örebro HK, SHL
25 Joona Ikonen, Malmö Redhawks, SHL
29 Ahti Oksanen, Lausanne HC, NLA
41 Jan-Mikael Järvinen, Ässät Pori
47 Eemil Erholtz, Ässät Pori
61 Juuso Pärssinen, New York Rangers, NHL
82 Harri Pesonen, SCL Tigers, NLA
86 Teuvo Teräväinen, Chicago Blackhawks, NHL
91 Juho Lammikko, Zürich Lions, NLA
Yay, Matinpalo. Interesting to see that both late additions, Vittasmäki and Koppanen got cut.
Overall, I'm happy with this selection. No so-called "stupid" cuts no one saw coming.
Overall, I'm happy with this selection. No so-called "stupid" cuts no one saw coming.
Jussi
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Well that's a terrible team. I'm considering rooting against so that Pennanen will get fired and a proper coach brought in for the Olympics.
Is it the first time for Mikael Ruohomaa, Lenni Hämeenaho, Eemil Erholtz, Nikolas Matinpalo, Atro Leppänen, Robin Salo, and Mikael Seppälä, and the goalie Justus Annunen in the Finnish NT at WHC? I don't remember having seen them playing before for the NT; the other players, I'm quite sure they have already played at the WHC.
It's the 2nd for Ruohomaa (1st was in 2021), Matinpalo (2023) - and the 4th for Seppälä (2021, 2022, 2023). But as they say about stay-at-home d-men like him, they're doing a good job if nobody notices them.
The first-timers in this squad are Annunen, Leppänen, Salo, Hämeenaho, Erholtz, Ikonen, Järvinen and Pärssinen.
Well, maybe not the best. But, better than last year with Teravainen, Saros, Tolvanen, Matinpalo, Pärssinen. But they are missing a good 1C.
Leijonat - A-maajoukkue valmis MM-kisoihin - Pennanen "Nälkäinen ja kilpailukykyinen joukkue"
Maybe still hope for kiviranta (without contract but goes anyway like matinpalo), lehkonen and Helenius?
Maybe still hope for kiviranta (without contract but goes anyway like matinpalo), lehkonen and Helenius?
SantosHalper
Get off my lawn
Allright! Let's play hockey!
Gold medalist lineup looks like...
Tolvanen - Pärssinen - Teräväinen
Pesonen - Ruohomaa - Merelä
Puistola - Järvinen - Hämeenaho
Lammikko - Björninen - Oksanen
Erholtz, Ikonen
Rissanen - Lehtonen
Seppälä - Leppänen
Salo - Saarijärvi
Sund - Matinpalo
Saros
Larmi
Annunen
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Nice to see many 1st participants, allthough i wouldn't stamp in Erholtz & Ikonen before status on Lehkonen is confirmed.
Bit surprised to see Thomson cut, regular season+playoffs compined, Thomson had 20 goals. But we have Lehtonen and Leppänen to man the PP units.
Gold medalist lineup looks like...
Tolvanen - Pärssinen - Teräväinen
Pesonen - Ruohomaa - Merelä
Puistola - Järvinen - Hämeenaho
Lammikko - Björninen - Oksanen
Erholtz, Ikonen
Rissanen - Lehtonen
Seppälä - Leppänen
Salo - Saarijärvi
Sund - Matinpalo
Saros
Larmi
Annunen
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Nice to see many 1st participants, allthough i wouldn't stamp in Erholtz & Ikonen before status on Lehkonen is confirmed.
Bit surprised to see Thomson cut, regular season+playoffs compined, Thomson had 20 goals. But we have Lehtonen and Leppänen to man the PP units.
Thank you for your reply. I thought Pärssinen has already played in the NT at the WHC, but possibly I have mistaken him for a player with a similar name.
We heard that many times before. Finland always do good. Even with mediocre rosters. This team will work their asses off. Dont put too much faith in the recent EHT. Its just practice. Players dont even go 100 in it, nobody wants to get injured before WC.
Same shit every year. Can't have more than 3 talented d-man, rest have to be shit with the puck.
Erholtz and Järvinen made it
