Part of a rebuild is the excitement when the WJSS rosters are announced. It’s been a long time since the Rangers had 5 players participating in the annual tournament but in 2019 that’s the case.
Kaapo Kakko won’t be appearing on the Finnish team as he is expected to make the NHL team after signing his entry level contract, and Leevi Aaltonen is the only omission from the rosters, Ranger fans could be upset about. The speedy winger who was selected in the 5th round will have his chance to show what he can do on a bigger stage when the season starts in Finland.