Paul Maurice continued to praise his Finnish defender.
The Florida Panthers play for the third year in the Stanley Cup finals. Although Tampa Bay Lightning repeated the trick in 2020-22, there is an exception to the Panthers-like dynasty, not the rule.
One of the most important strollers of Florida’s success is Finnish Niko Mikkolawho arrived under the palm trees for last season. Kiiminki’s debut season as a panther culminated in the championship parade.
Mikkola has risen prominently to the stage not only with his stubborn defense but also with his bold, attacking reel. Mikkola’s excellent performances have been praised by, among other things, Panthers Master Coach From Paul Mauricewho praised his Finnish defender at the Media Event of the Media.
Paul Maurice praised Niko Mikkola. AOP / USA Today Sports
Although the Panthers lost several players from their last season’s championship team, the most important framework remained. They also include Mikkola.
Maurice was asked in the summer the defender joined the team Nate Schmidt The importance of the team, and for this debate, the champion coach lifted Mikkola.
– This debate took place last summer. Schmidt is a happy type. He is loud, we need such personalities. We played players last season, of whom we still talk about how important they were to us. For example Nick cousins and Josh were players who just couldn’t be quiet in the booth, Maurice started.
After this speech, the alpha of the panther herd raised the blue -white representation to Fram.
– We have Finns. Niko Mikkola is probably a mouthpiece of all. We have players who do not have to be loud now in front of the compulsion when there is enough sound in the booth anyway, he said.
Niko Mikkola is the Panthers support pillar. Mika Kylmäniemi / AOP
Mikkola was by no means the only Finn who was praised by the Konkarikout. Siilinjärvi from Siilinjärvi, who plays a magnificent playoff game, also got his part Eetu Luostarinen.
– We knew he had more to offer at the offensive end. We really appreciate that he has not “cheated” [puolustuspelissä] in order to obtain power.
There is no weighty reason why the dominance of the panthers would not continue in the future. The organization’s gm Bill Zito Has locked their stars mainly with good value for money.
Alexander Barkov is the team’s payroll. His mid -season senses are ten million per seasons.
The third finale in Florida will be played on Tuesday night Finnish time. The match starts at three o’clock.