Chris Johnston: These Finnish NHL stars would qualify for Canada

Lions At no time has it been on paper for the pre -favorites of the 4 Nations, but the final place is still in its own hands.

According to the names, the biggest favorites of the super tournament have been Canada and the US since the beginning. Both big countries bulging the NHL superstars and the configurations are exceptionally wide.

However, the composition of the Lions is exceptionally renowned in Finland.

Head coach Antti Pennanen is in his hands the most firepower and star -friendly Lions team of all time. The tip of the attack, in particular, is particularly wide and there is a lot of shortage for the middle lane.

On Monday night, the Lions will be struggling for the 4 Nations final with Canada. The fate is played in Boston.

Let’s take a small thought to celebrate the giant match: which of the current stars of the Lions would fit in the Canadian group in the Best Tournament for their level?

For speculations joined the NHL’s most famous insider suppliers Chris Johnstonwho is working The Athleticille JA TSN: Lle.

A long -time Canadian journalist picks up three clear names from the Lions bundle as from the pharmacy shelf.

According to Johnston, the three leading attackers of the Suomi-Kiekko would be clear to Canada, according to Johnston.

“I see no reason why not Aleksander Barkov, Mikko Rantanen and I’m sebastian For its level, it would fit into the Canadian national team, ”Johnston says.

“And that doesn’t mean the most underestimated other players. I think these above players would push some of the current Canadian players out of the team. ”

According to Johnston, the reputation of Finnish players in Canada is excellent.

“In the hockey world, Finland is enormously valued at how well Finnish players always welcome and committed to playing disciplined as a team.”

Then the surprise name will be shuffled with the soup.

Johnston raises Florida Panthers Anton Lundellin into a wild card. The Panthers’ reliable 23-year-old third center has risen to a new level over the past year and is breaking the 50-point limit this season.

“I would think about Anton Lundell for a really long and devoted way, but he wouldn’t be a clear choice for the team.”

On the list Missing Finland’s current superior defender name Miro HeiskanenBut only because the Dallas Stars star defender is unable to play in 4 Nations for a knee injury.

“Of course, Heiskanen would be an obvious choice if he was healthy,” Johnston mentions.

And not to any role. According to Johnston, Heiskanen would be a leading player in Canada’s defense.

“Heiskanen could play well for his level in the top pair.”

The Canadian national team’s self -employed number one defender is in any scenario Cale makarwhich is generally considered to be the best defender in the world in one of the US Quinn Hughesin with.

According to Johnston, Heiskanen’s toolbox would be great enough to play Makar’s pair of giant minutes.

“I base my view on how well Heiskanen skates and deals with the puck. In addition, he can play with hard self -confidence under attackers’ pressures. He has all the qualities to play big minutes in that role. ”

Canadian The national team’s clear Achillesen head is a goalkeeper game.

Top goalkeeper production in the motherland has been coughing for a longer period of time, which is also reflected in the choices of the 4 Nations tournament. Canada had to frantically weigh his choices because the land has not had a clear number one star then Carey Pricen.

Finland was still the world’s leading goalkeeper incubator in recent years, but since then the difference has been closed.

Finland’s glorious milling mill in the NHL has maintained the best in recent years Hair Saros.

Would Nashville Predators have a 29-year-old star watch for the Canadian mill?

“Saros would certainly be involved in the debate, but his season has been difficult. I’m not sure if he would be the number one watchman in Canada at the moment, ”says Johnston.

“Of course, it has to be said that I don’t even know who is fighting with Canada on Monday against Finland. Nothing is certain with Canada’s paint. ”