Pasadena, CA –

Just over a month after the departure of longtime Los Angeles General Manager Mika Laakso, Unrestricted Free Agency has come to a close and rosters, for the most part, are being finalized by their respective front offices. Laakso was known for favoring his countrymen, and when he tendered his resignation, GMs around the league expressed speculation about the continuation of a Finnish dynasty. The days following the appointment of his successor, Holden Kenne, indicated that there would be no change to the modus operandi. The following Finns have been added under Kenne’s tenure thus far:

Niko Mikkola

Saku Maenalanen

Lauri Pajuniemi

Julius Vahatalo

Miro Aaltonen

Antti Suomela

Antti Raanta

Markus Nutivaara

Kale Kossila

Janne Kuokkanen

Eetu Luostarainen

Artturi Lehkonen

In addition to these players, Los Angeles has these existing Finns:

Sebastian Aho

Sami Niku

Eeli Tolvanen

Markus Granlund

Otto Koivula

Olli Juolevi

Joni Ikonen

Jyrki Jokkipakka

Rasmus Kupari

Jonne Tammela

Ville Meskanen

Robin Salo

Otto Kivenmaki

Toni Utunen

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

Oskari Laaksonen

Sebastian Repo

Patrik Virta

Juho Lammikko