Alexander Barkov is excited about Tre Kronor’s booth. The Finnish goalkeeper, on the other hand, gets praise from a superstar.
Gustav Forsling knows how hard the Barkov is. Aop
– Playing against Barkov will be a nightmare, a Swedish defender Gustav Forsling says in the NHL bulletin.
Forsling means a Finnish star in his comment Alexander Barkov. The Florida Panthers teammates will play this week on opposite teams as Finland and Sweden meet in the 4 Nations tournaments of NHL players.
The Swedish defender knows that Barkov does not give mercy on the field.
– He’s such a big and strong dude with the reel. There is really no chance that “Sasha” will play looser against me. He’s going to roll me and throw the flap. It becomes huge.
According to Forsling, the duo knows each other well.
– I know his trick to get under the skin and he knows me. However, I will not tell you them, the defender told the reporters.
Praise from a star
Alexander Barkov is the captain of Finland. Aop
Many players face their teammates or old acquaintances in the tournament. US and Boston Bruins superstar Jeremy Swayman hopes to play a Finnish watchdog Joonas Korpisalo against.
Mills play as teammates in Bruins. Swayman praises Korpisalo.
– I love her. He has not been just a teammate for me, but also a stunning mentor. He’s just like a brother to me, the star guard says and continues:
– He has taken me into his family. I couldn’t be happier when I can work with him daily.
Swayman thinks it is wrong that Korpisalo is not in the Finnish team. The Lions goalkeeper trio make up Juuse Saros, Kevin Lankinen and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
– I’m biased, but he should be on the Finnish team. It would have been great to have this experience with him.
According to Swayman, Korpisalo has told a lot about his experiences and challenges in the NHL.
Jeremy Swayman is calling for Joonas Korpisalo. Aop