Anyone going to the Canada-Finland game tonight? Finland usually gets their asses kicked in pre-tournament games, but that will just help them. If they win, I'll be worried about the tournament.
Finland has pretty good forward talent this year. But defense is a question mark, goaltending as well I suppose, and coaching is a big mystery.
Barkov is an interesting player. A 16-year-old manchild with good skill, apparently. Young even for his age group, I think. Looks bigger than the 6'2'' he's listed as. Wouldn't expect him to do much at the U20's, but he's one guy I'll be watching in the tournament. Määttä is a really good defenseman for next year's draft.
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