Ismo Lehkonen believes that Miro Heiska will not be seen in the top tournament in the Lions shirt in two weeks. However, the situation is not hopeless.
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Dallas Stars star defender Miro Heiskanen injured in the NHL match played last night against Vegas Golden Knights. The Finnish knee twisted when Vegas striker Mark Stone tackled this.
There is no information on the severity of Heiskanen’s injury. The situation raised the extra heart of the heart in the coaching team of the Finnish men’s hockey team, as the NHL’s four -country tournament is only a couple of weeks.
25-year-old Heiskanen has long been a clear number one defender in Finland. He also knows how to reel.
If Heiskanen could not play in a tournament in Montreal and Boston, it would leave a huge notch in an already narrow defense.
Sports NHL Specialist Ismo Lehkonen In the opinion of Heiskanen’s injury, the injury was nasty.
– It was a very stupid performance from Stone. However, he is an experienced player. He decided to jump on.
After the hit, it seemed that Heiskanen could not reserve weight on his foot.
– I don’t think he will be in the four -country tournament. This is this. Ice hockey is a contact with a lot of this. In this case, this means that the next man out.
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Although Heiskanen, a possible absence of the NHL’s Top10 defenders, would be a huge setback for the Lion, Lehkonen still does not consider the situation to be completely comfortable. An expert points out that, for example Rasmus Ristolainen and Olli Määttä have played strongly in the defense this season.
Niko Mikkola and Esa Lindell are reliable packs. In addition Jacob Trouban Trading a chance in the New York Rangers Bravery has played well lately.
-I think Vaakanainen has established itself as the Rangers’ Top4 defender. Although (Buffalo Sabers) Henri Jokiharju Has been in the audience a few times, it has not been his fault. He plays high quality. We have no problems through it, as we get a defense that meets the dimensions.
Who’s overwhelming?
Heiskanen is a few defenders in Finland who can produce things in the offensive. He would have been a self -evident name in the top -level power of the Lions.
According to Lehkonen, when Heiskanen is absent, the eyes are targeted at Ristolainen.
– Ristolainen is currently running overwhelming at Philadelphia Flyers. It is known that the head coach does not John Tortorella Give it easily to the defenders. I think he has worked very well on the line.
According to Lehkonen, Määttä and Jokiharju are also defenders that can be tried in the lead.
-The handicrafts and skill levels are sufficient, but the NHL’s Top10 defender is not replaced. 25 minutes to leave.
In addition to Heiskanen, Ristolainen, Määttä, Lindell, Mikkola, Juuso Välimäki and Jani Hakanpää. Playing Hakanpää is also uncertain due to health atmosphere.