‘s NHL night sheds light on all 32 teams, stirs up topics of conversation, interesting Finns and the phenomena of the season.
Cognoscenti Ismo Lehkonen, Antti Mäkinen and Sami Hoffrén beat every NHL team Jussi Paasin hosted by NHL night. What will the 2023-24 season be remembered for?
Listen to NHL night from Areena:
Urheilu asked the same trio five quick questions about the starting NHL season Sami Hoffré, Ilta-Sanomat:
Which Finnish player will surprise you this season?
Eetu LuostarinenFlorida.
Continue the sentence. Patrik Lainee should be made a center forward because…
He firmly believes he’s ready for the mid lane, and Columbus lacks a scoring center that fits the bill.
What is the most interesting team this season?
Florida Panthers. What will come from there now? The most difficult to evaluate, the scale is big: you can roast in the top bracket of the division or miss out on the playoffs.
Yes or no. Is Connor Bedard an instant NHL superstar?
Yes. Generational talent. 40 goals are immediately broken.
Which team will win the championship?
Colorado.
Ismo Lehkonen, Sports:
Which Finnish player will surprise you this season?
Alexander Barkov, Florida. Is in the top three in the points exchange!
Continue the sentence. Patrik Lainee should be made a center forward because…
That way, he becomes a more versatile player.
What is the most interesting team this season?
Colorado. The team’s game speed in both directions is extremely interesting to watch.
Yes or no. Is Connor Bedard an instant NHL superstar?
Well no. Calm down! Will come with time.
Which team will win the championship?
Carolina and Colorado will meet in the finals.
Antti Mäkinen, Viaplay:
Which Finnish player will surprise you this season?
Henri JokiharjuBuffalo.
Continue the sentence. Patrik Lainee should be made a center forward because…
Columbus needs Laine’s skills in the middle lane.
What is the most interesting team this season?
Buffalo Sabres.
Yes or no. Is Connor Bedard an instant NHL superstar?
Yes.
Which team will win the championship?
Colorado.