Imagining Beijing 2022: Finland

FINLAND IS THE world's best hockey nation in terms of success relative to population. And the 2022 Finnish roster looks deep, with some mega-stars sprinkled in at every position. Most promisingly, the forward group offers potential to function like a “real” team, with players slotted in their proper roles rather than star scorers being shoehorned onto checking lines. That could give Finland a strategic advantage. Special thanks to stellar Finnish hockey writer Sami Hoffren for consulting with me to help get this projected roster right. FORWARD LINE 1 > P. Laine (23), A. Barkov (26), M. Rantanen (25) Being a pure shooter, Laine has a game that works on either wing. Playing alongside an all-world two-way pivot in Barkov and a truly elite passer in Rantanen, Laine could lead the tourney in goals.…

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The Hockey News (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 1, 2020

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