Niemi is mega....MEGA under rated. The fact the Rinne may miss the Olympics is really no concern to Finland. They're ridiculously deep.
As for Canada, they need to make the training and equipment costs far more affordable to the kids that want to play the position but have to play outside of the net due to the cost of being a goalie.
Also, make it a rule that any mask used below the CHL level is not permitted to being painted. That'll set the money used on paint jobs go towards more important aspects of the position.
I know there are grassroots movements across the country now trying to address the cost of goaltending but its minimal as far as I know at this point.
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