Top 10 Best Finnish Players In The NHL Right Now
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Finland and hockey-a match made in sporting heaven. This Nordic nation has consistently produced some of the NHL’s finest talent, and today we’re taking a closer look at the elite Finnish players who dominate the ice. Starting with Rasmus Ristolainen, the formidable defenseman drafted eighth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 2013. With 285 career points, including 52 goals and 233 assists, Ristolainen isn’t just about offense; his physical style of play, marked by over 100 hits per season, sets him apart. Not to forget, his overtime goal against Sweden in the 2014 World Junior Championship secured Finland the gold, showcasing his flair for clutch performances.
Next up is Roope Hintz, the Dallas Stars' standout, drafted 49th overall in 2015. Hintz has amassed 307 career points, with 145 goals and 162 assists. Despite a delayed NHL debut, he quickly made his mark, nearly leading the Stars to a Stanley Cup victory in 2020 with his 13 playoff points. Known for his versatility and two-way play, Hintz excels under pressure, making crucial contributions on both ends of the ice. His ability to perform in critical moments and his knack for scoring game-winning goals make him an invaluable asset to his team.
Esa Lindell, another key player for the Dallas Stars, was drafted 74th overall in 2012. With 189 points, including 49 goals and 140 assists, Lindell’s reputation is built on his defensive skills. He’s a penalty-killing expert and a shot-blocking virtuoso, consistently ranking among the league leaders in this challenging stat. Off the ice, Lindell is known for his leadership and mentorship, often guiding younger players with a calm and composed demeanor. His contributions were pivotal in the Stars' journey to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2020, underscoring his importance both on and off the ice. - Розваги
good list, but i would make couple changes. Ristolainen / Laine isn't top 10 players right now. Lundell / Lehkonen / Luostarinen had very good seasons, and their 2 way game is very good. In my option Välimäki (arizona/utah) is now better defenseman than Ristolainen. But these are only my options :)
Matias Maccelli, he's a very humble, mature and will be a future star. Not many merits, but one of the best Finnish players right now.
@@leopartanen8752 yes, absolutely, Matias played good season also.
Laine is still a top 10 player. Risto most definititely not, swap him for Lundell / Lehkonen or Maccelli.
@@meke7777 Yes, Laine has potential to be one of best Finnish players, but right now in my opinion he isn't top-10 player. But this is only my opinion. I really hope on next season Laine returns same level what he was couple years back.
@@wabbitrom5741the fact that Laine is one of only couple snipers that come from finland inflates little bit
Ristolainen and laine over lehkonen is insane🥶
Ristolainen is not even top 10 NHL defender for Finland. 😀
@@Koutsi He is. Just plays for poor team. He plays massive minutes against opponents top players.
And gets disrespected because he does not join Skoda Cup after his season.
Barkov, Rantanen, Aho, Heiskanen, Saros, Hintz, Lehkonen, Macelli, Teräväinen, Lundell, Lindell, Luostarinen, Granlund.
Lundell ja lindell marcellin ja teräväisen edelle muuten 👍
Pennanen select Kukkonen - Hietanen
@@MatthewDicksonOfficial iso W
Mites Selänne?
@@pale_saint Selänne pelaaki vielä nykyään😂
1. Barkov
2. Rantanen
3. Heiskanen
4. Saros
5. Aho
6. Hintz
7. Lehkonen
8. Lundell
9. Lindell
10. Maccelli
11. Luostarinen/Granlund/Teräväinen/Välimäki
Konsta Helenius > Laine/Ristolainen
Kaikki meni nii hyvi ennen tota viimestä :D
Yeah Konu over Pate
teräväinen tollasten alapuolella :D aika disrespecti kyl
This hits 👍📝
Conn Smythe could've very well gone to him this year. I understand why they picked McDavid, but Barkov was the best center in every series Florida played.
Well done! Keep it up!
‘A’ is for alternate captain not assistant
You missed Lehkonen
this was top 10, not top 50
@@YejejEjejejej Lehkonen is one of the greatest finnish hockey player. Brother carried his team to the finals 2 years in a row and won in the second time
@@aapo616 Nice fantasy
He may not be the absolute best Finnish player, but he's one of the clutchest players in the league. His game IQ is through the roof and he makes game-turning plays when he's under pressure.
@@mmdoof True. He's such a clutch.
Laine literally hasn't played for a year almost
He played 8-9months ago and has over 200 games. Point per game player in right team.
1. Barkov
2. Mikko Rantanen
3. Sebastian Aho
4. Miro Heiskanen
5. Roope Hintz
6. Juuso Saros
7. Esa Lindell
8. Teuvo Teräväinen
9. Anton Lundell
10. Artturi Lehkonen
Laine out of the list. If the team doesnt play good he wants out of the team. Very moody player and selfish
Maccelli - top! Smart, technical player! The future of the Finnish national team!
Maccelli? Easily my favourite finnish player and so underrated because he plays in Arizona/Utah. If he played for a bigger franchise he would be deemed as a much better player.
Rupe Hitz? Could you even try to say these names properly?
Jarko ruutu
Amen! His brother is coaching Panthers now.
Hintz right after Risto at 9 is wild
About Rantanen let’s not forget he was the Avs’ best goal scorer on his rookie season.
Wheres Granny?
Granny Granlund. You must be kiddin.😆😂 San Jose loses all games
And Granlund still had allmost ppg like he would Be playing alone@@jps8678
Probably drinking beer somewhere in Finland...
Only reason why Risto is top 10 is because he shoots right handed. :D
Laine ei kuulu tähän listaan tällä hetkellä.
Barkov, Rantanen, Aho, Heiskanen, Hintz, Saros, Lehkonen, Lundell, Teräväinen, Luukkonen
Wtf is this list
Rantanen is best
Rantanen, Aho, Barkov, Heiska, Saros, Teräväinen, Lindel, Lehkonen, Lundel, Luostarainen ...
00:37 Very poor mans Brent Burns
Same size and weight
Ruupei hints
Close enough.
Rami Määttä
Millon Hot wings videoo
Moose Rantanen was little bit quiet in Playofs this year.
1,27ppg
@@joonasd7 Dallas serie +/- stats -7
Kyä näi o
Lundelli ja Lindelli
Granlund?
He is not top 10 these days anymore
@@FumbleFusion but Ristolainen is? Cmoooon 😄
@@FumbleFusion he was almost ppg in a shitty sharks team..
he was pretty much useless in the last skoda cup
@@penamuuri6767 so was finland as a whole
1. Barkov
2. Rantanen
3. Aho
4. Heiskanen
5. Saros
6. Hintz
7. Laine
8. Granlund
9. Lindell
10. Lehkonen
Barkov is born in Finland, but his parents are russian, so he is russian too.
Finland is a Russian state.
wrong, his mother is Finnish
@@suolakeijo lol, are you serious? his mother Olga Barkova is 100% Russian, she even played on the Russian national basketball team. so the best Finnish hockey player is 100% ethnic Russian whether you like it or not.
I would say Rantanen 1. Barkov 2. Both are very good, but not many who can score +100 point every season so that way i say Rantanen 1st.
Nope. Barkov is the more complete player. Under a different system he could break 100, too, but that's not his role.
Barkov has been constant even with not so good wingmans. Also he is the best at defence.
Difference is that Barkov is "carrying" his line and Rantanen gets to play with MacKinnon Even tho he was producing when Mac was injured
barkov is 3rd best player in whole league :D
@@imSlapzzz Still got years of his prime left, could be the best player one of these years. who knows.
Barkov is actually Russian
Russian trolls spamming shit 🤣 Barkov is born and raised in Finland and is Finnish.
The best finnish is russian! Welldone mr.Putin!
😂
he was born in finland lol makes him finnish.
wrong, his mother is Finnish
@@suolakeijo you are faking it. his mother Olga Barkova is 100% Russian, she even played on the Russian national basketball team. so the best Finnish hockey player is 100% ethnic Russian whether you like it or not.
Barkov isn't Finnish, he is RUSSIAN living in Finland
Yes, he has Finnish and russian passports and has russian parents, but he still considers himself Finnish.
He is born in Tampere and lived his whole life in Finland untill moving to Florida. His parents are Russian but he is not a Russian living in Finland 😄
@@zodiobazz If you were a black man born in the north pole, would you be an eskimo as well?
Barkov is a Finn, always has been and always will be. Born and raised in Finland, played in Finnish national team, u18 and u20 teams
He doesn’t live in Finland. He lives in USA.
4:16 i live like 500 meters from that house
Eikä? Vähä jännä. Kerrotko lisää
@@raa5128 🤣