Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Laine leads unprecedented generation of fantastic Finns (Yahoo Sports)

FILE- In this Nov. 8, 2016, file photo, Winnipeg Jets' Patrik Laine (29) scores his second goal of the night against Dallas Stars goaltender Kari Lehtonen (32) as Jordie Benn (24) and Radek Faksa (12) defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game Winnipeg, Manitoba. More than two decades after the Finnish Flash took the NHL by storm, a generation of Finns is building on Teemu Selannes unforgettable legacy. From Winnipeg Jets Patrik Laine to the Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho and Florida Panthers Aleksander Barkov to the Edmonton Oilers Jesse Puljujarvi and San Jose Sharks Joonas Donskoi, this is arguably the strongest wave of skilled, speedy Finnish forwards in hockey history. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

More than two decades after the ''Finnish Flash'' took the NHL by storm, a generation of Finns is building on Teemu Selanne's unforgettable legacy. Patrik Laine of the Winnipeg Jets leads the NHL in goals at age 18 and is at the forefront of Finland's infusion of young talent. Between the Carolina Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho, Florida Panthers' Aleksander Barkov, Edmonton Oilers' Jesse Puljujarvi and San Jose Sharks' Joonas Donskoi, this is arguably the strongest wave of Finnish forwards the league has seen.


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