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Post by lari on Dec 20, 2020 10:41:25 GMT
Team Finland: 3 Players to Watch at 2021 World Juniors]With plenty of young stars like Sasha Barkov, Mikko Rantanen, and Miro Heiskanen climbing through the ranks of the NHL in recent years, it’s clear that Finland is doing something right in terms of hockey development. And with three gold medals in the last seven World Junior Championship (WJC) tournaments, it’s safe to say that Finland has become one of the powerhouses of international hockey.The three players mentioned in the article are Anton Lundell, Ville Heinola and Brad Lambert. But to me the most interesting thing about the team are the omissions. Patrick Puistola lead the team in scoring in last year's tournament, and was eligible to return, but didn't crack the team this time around. Though he's a year older now. 2021 draft top 5 prospect Aatu Raty didn't crack the team either. He is a future star. His age wasn't the reason either, because they picked even younger forwards. They've clearly taken chemistry and roles into consideration when building the team, instead of just picking the most talented kids. Which is smart in my opinion, because Finland wins and loses as a team.
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Dec 20, 2020 12:46:39 GMT
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Post by Merpes on Dec 20, 2020 12:46:39 GMT
If they had Lankinen they would be unstoppable.
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Post by lari on Dec 22, 2020 18:56:55 GMT
Finland-USA practice game is on tonight.
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Post by lari on Dec 23, 2020 20:53:02 GMT
USA won 3-2. Cole Caufield with some nice goals. Reminds me of DeBrincat. Maybe even better hands?
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Dec 24, 2020 0:58:34 GMT
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Post by khawk20 on Dec 24, 2020 0:58:34 GMT
...aaaaand dach is hurt. Hand, hopefully not badly. Ferraro is having a Stroke about it.
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Dec 24, 2020 1:17:01 GMT
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Post by Stuy on Dec 24, 2020 1:17:01 GMT
Hard to tell but wrist was fucked when he took off his glove. Looked like a clean break.
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Dec 24, 2020 3:33:09 GMT
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Post by jimc on Dec 24, 2020 3:33:09 GMT
It sure didn't look good when he went off.
That would be a huge loss...both for Canada and Dach...him being awarded the C...after not making the team last year...speaks volumes...it would have been an amazing experience for him.
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Dec 24, 2020 3:34:41 GMT
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Post by Merpes on Dec 24, 2020 3:34:41 GMT
With Nylander and Dach out, the Hawks will be in the running for the number 1 pick. Yay!
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Dec 24, 2020 3:36:09 GMT
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Post by jimc on Dec 24, 2020 3:36:09 GMT
With Nylander and Dach out, the Hawks will be in the running for the number 1 pick. Yay! Nylander out makes the Hawks better
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Dec 24, 2020 5:40:02 GMT
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Post by khawk20 on Dec 24, 2020 5:40:02 GMT
With Nylander and Dach out, the Hawks will be in the running for the number 1 pick. Yay! Nylander out makes the Hawks better Dach being out negates that, so I guess they’ll be about the same...mediocre at best (if a goalie steps up).
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Dec 24, 2020 6:22:01 GMT
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Post by lari on Dec 24, 2020 6:22:01 GMT
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Dec 24, 2020 7:12:42 GMT
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Post by lari on Dec 24, 2020 7:12:42 GMT
That looks like nothing. But of course he is injured. Fuck 2020 already.
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Post by garyu on Dec 24, 2020 14:49:42 GMT
On a nothing check yet. This could suck.
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Dec 24, 2020 15:28:34 GMT
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Post by jimc on Dec 24, 2020 15:28:34 GMT
Dach is done for the tournament...and will not be ready for the jan 13 season opener. No official word on extent of injury.
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Dec 24, 2020 16:11:20 GMT
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Post by stbhawks19 on Dec 24, 2020 16:11:20 GMT
Hawks should end up with great odds at the #1 pick this year, which means Stund will be due another promotion!
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