For whatever reason, there has yet to be a Finnish player who can be considered a success with the New Jersey Devils. There have been many good to great players from the other big nations in hockey that have suited up for the franchise. Yet, this eludes the Finns. Esa Tikkanen was arguably the biggest name but he also played only nine games with the team. According to Hockey Reference, a whopping thirteen Finland-born players appeared in at least one game with the Devils and only one has surpassed 100 games - Taipo Levo. Tuomo Ruutu will likely become the second, but that's the bar being set here.
Mikko Rantanen: 2015 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
