WC: Team Finland 2019 men's World Championships roster talk
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Star Ocean
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From an American perspective yes, because for them team = roster. But Jalonen thinks differently, and has quite a bit of success with that even in this tournament already. And Finland will never win - and never has won - anything with roster alone. This is a team of players who know each other, who know how to play together, and who trust and respect their coach because he doesn't give them a big FU by sending them home because someone better is coming to replace them.
But it is enough for K.O. Stage? Vs Swiss,Czech or Swedes(I think Russia is going 1st) could players like Aho and TT very usefull.
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A good question, and I don't think anyone really has an answer. In the past the late arrivals have sometimes been helpful, and sometimes not.
At least we don't have to keep quessing and speculating anymore on whether they're coming or not, and that helps the team to solidify and focus on the tournament itself. And it's not at all given that Aho and TT would come - and perform well - even if they became available.
Hey, it's WHC in Bratislava (and Kosice, yes). So the final is Fin-Swe and we also know the result beforehand
I like those lines, Ojamäki has played well and will be interesting to see him get a bigger role. Any news on Lammikko? I prefer him over Tyrväinen.
My favorite was back in 2001 when Aki Berg arrived in the semi-final stage to "help" the team, in the final he was 2 meters late twice and rest is history.
i am so impressed not only by this finnish team here, but their general model and development / product at all levels the last few years. part of it is certainly cyclical, all of the major countries have age group clusters that are differential to the mean. but the group of kids lately have been so impressive, not just skill wise but the winning mentality / attention to detail and work ethic is so impressive. just want to give a hat tip, it's awesome to see
mattihp
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Sihvonen's pass to the czechs was what clinched in that game... Growing up here in Sweden even swedes rooted for us that year...
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Man this team is gonna be unreal soon with Barkov, Kakko, Aho, Rantanen etc.
Didn't participate in practice this morning. My guess is he has a concussion.
Insane move by Jalonen. Basically he shut the door early... He didn't need to do that.
Im just happy that this finnish team has Been Playing this awesome .
Im really inpressed! And as a finn living in sweden , even my swedish colleagues are saying that this finnish team really plays good for being a team without nhl players.
Many of my friends are rooting for Finland when sweden is not playing against them
Im really inpressed! And as a finn living in sweden , even my swedish colleagues are saying that this finnish team really plays good for being a team without nhl players.
Many of my friends are rooting for Finland when sweden is not playing against them
He knew that no more NHL players would come, so no. Not a bad decision.
Hatter of the Beach
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Haven’t been able to watch any games unfortunately, but how is Kaski looking? I’m a Wings fan so interested to see if people think he can make the NHL immediately
FinPanda
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They knew very early that no one was coming from the NHL. It wasn't an insane move at all. It was common sense.
mattihp
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Just removing an unnecessary distraction from a team that plays extremely well. Makes sense.
