Eds said:
If Niinimaa's leaving hasn't affected the team too much mentally, then 4-1...if it has, then this could get difficult. Niinimaa's efforts as a player won't be that much missed.
If he's not that much missed then why was he in lineup every night?
Berg played 2 and sucked in both, so Väänänen in and he played well so we can assume Ossi's now a starter.
Berg or Pitkänen inplace of Niinimaa? If Pitkänens his equal (i agree he is over and above Niinimaa in terms of potential and future and maybe even now) but if Pitkänen only got 1 practice game and hasnt played yet, then whats the reason? That he is off-form? Out of shape? Summanen doesnt like him? (If thats the case, all the more reason to sack him)
I'll wager Pitkänen in, impresses, Finland wins 3-1, but only start playing in final period as team takes time to gather itself because of whats happened over weekend.
Damn, there I made the prediction, I was supposed to avoid thus cursing Finland by making predictions..