WC: Team Finland 2019 men's World Championships roster talk

[Conspiracy Theorist]

Go with U20 team.

 

[illone84]

Why? From what I remember, Marjamäki was supposed to be the reason why all our NHLers decline, while Jalonen is the guy who draws NHLers like the scent of Miss Finland's pu... perfume. Has that changed? Did I miss a memo or something?

Very valid point but to be honest, even though Jalonen has Finland's D team, I wouldn't be surprised to see him get better results than Marjamäki (4th and 5th place). He doesn't make me nervous like LM.

 

[behemolari]

Well, at least Kakko will be on the first line.

I wish he was with U18 seriously, this is going to be ugly

 

[FiLe]

Very valid point but to be honest, even though Jalonen has Finland's D team, I wouldn't be surprised to see him get better results than Marjamäki (4th and 5th place). He doesn't make me nervous like LM.

No argument. This squad may end up looking really underwhelming, but at least we have a coach who knows how to get everything out of an underwhelming team.

 

[illone84]

No argument. This squad may end up looking really underwhelming, but at least we have a coach who knows how to get everything out of an underwhelming team.

Nothing to lose mentality! Want to see a young and fast team. Go all out like Jarmo K!

 

[JustaFinnishGuy]

Or Jalonen?

Good job figuring out the joke

 

[AmericanDream]

great to see "Joker" Jokiharju on the team. he played very strong in the early part of the season when he was paired with Duncan Keith - seems he got his confidence back up and logged some heavy minutes for Rockford in their stretch drive. hoping he has a strong and healthy tournament, looking forward to him back in our top 4 next year with the Hawks.

 

[FiLe]

I must say though, even if it looks grim now, this does not mean having a complete dud of a team is a certainty. There are still a bunch of players overseas who could reasonably join.

Pittsburgh ended its season last night, so I really doubt Määttä and Riikola are among those players who have already declined. Lehtinen hasn't probably even called 'em yet.

Then we have Dallas vs. Nashville, and either way it goes, it could give us either Heiskanen & Hintz or Saros & Salomäki (MiG just had a kid and Rinne is old and has played a ton).

Winnipeg vs. St. Louis could go either way, but if the Jets bow out, Niku is a possible addition.

Finally, there's Washington vs. Carolina. Teräväinen is the main prize here if the Caps prevail. I also wouldn't write Mäenalanen off despite being contractless.

 

[Jussi]

Perhaps those skills are a part of why no one wants to come.

Nothing but praise for him after the 2011 gold and 2016 WJC gold.

 

[Jussi]

I wish he was with U18 seriously, this is going to be ugly

Almost guaranteed medal at the U-18 WJC, unlikely medal at the Worlds.

 

[FinPanda]

So because of contracts we will not get Donskoi, Aho, Laine, Rantanen, Mäenalanen and Lindell.

Hintz, Heiskanen and Teräväinen are our only hopes (also Määttä & Riikola). It will be a weak team even if we get those guys.

 

[FiLe]

Almost guaranteed medal at the U-18 WJC, unlikely medal at the Worlds.

Kakko already has an U18 gold. If he didn't, he would probably be in Sweden already.

 

[FiLe]

So because of contracts we will not get Donskoi, Aho, Laine, Rantanen, Mäenalanen and Lindell.

Hintz, Heiskanen and Teräväinen are our only hopes (also Määttä & Riikola). It will be a weak team even if we get those guys.

Mäenalanen's situation is a little like Riikola's. A bubble player looking to raise his stock. Okay, maybe a no is a little more likely since he's actually in the lineup now.

 

[Jussi]

Kakko already has an U18 gold. If he didn't, he would probably be in Sweden already.

A true winner wants more golds and doesn't settle for one. (vanha viidakon sananlasku)

 

[illone84]

Mäenalanen's situation is a little like Riikola's. A bubble player looking to raise his stock. Okay, maybe a no is a little more likely since he's actually in the lineup now.

Nämä 17 NHL-pelaajaa eivät tule MM-Leijoniin - katso koko lista

According to this list: No Määttä, no Riikola.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

 

[illone84]

Hoping for Heiskanen, Hintz, and TT.

 

[FiLe]

Nämä 17 NHL-pelaajaa eivät tule MM-Leijoniin - katso koko lista

According to this list: No Määttä, no Riikola.

If you ask me, that's a hack Iltis writer making hasty conclusions from the vaguely worded Liitto statement. Yes, it means no players who didn't make it to the playoffs will join, but the Pens bowed out just last night. No way Lehtinen has heard anything from them yet, since even their exit interviews are still pending.

Of course, this doesn't mean the ultimate answer still won't be no.

 

[illone84]

If you ask me, that's a hack Iltis writer making hasty conclusions from the vaguely worded Liitto statement. Yes, it means no players who didn't make it to the playoffs will join, but the Pens bowed out just last night. No way Lehtinen has heard anything from them yet, since even their exit interviews are still pending.

Of course, this doesn't mean the ultimate answer still won't be no.

True. Seems off to me as well. Would be nice to get Määttä and Riikola.

 

[BennsGonnaGetYou]

Hoping for Heiskanen, Hintz, and TT.

Unfortunately my guess is that none of them will come, no matter the results. They have all played huge roles in their respective teams this season.

 

[fr9dd9]

like some others have said.. Just take the u20 team and make history, Tbh I wouldnt mind at all. Send a halfcrap team or the best possible u20, would be intressting for sure

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

like some others have said.. Just take the u20 team and make history, Tbh I wouldnt mind at all. Send a halfcrap team or the best possible u20, would be intressting for sure

I think positive this case.
Finland will get weak or very weak team to IIHF men's worlds this year

Meanwhile Sweden will have NHL roster and very good chances to win 3rd straight IIHF' men's worlds gold medal.
Sweden is number 1 favorite to gold this year and USA is other favorite.

Sorry off topic.

 

[Ducks76]

I think positive this case.
Finland will get weak or very weak team to IIHF men's worlds this year

Meanwhile Sweden will have NHL roster and very good chances to win 3rd straight IIHF' men's worlds gold medal.
Sweden is number 1 favorite to gold this year and USA is other favorite.

Sorry off topic.

Are you swede?

 

[jaro]

I allways was fan of finland in matches against Sweden in history of WC, but last few years i m opposit. Becouse Sweden players are much more patriotic then finnish.

 

[Ducks76]

It s horrible! Canada,USA,Slovakia and Germany ahead of Finland this WHC?