ST. PETERSBURG, Russia -- Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is quite familiar with Team Finland these days.
In preparation for the 2016 NHL draft, where the Jets will be selecting No. 2 overall, Cheveldayoff has been closely watching Finland and its young star, Patrik Laine, the past week as they compete at the World Championship in Russia. Before that, he spent time scouting Finland's young talent, including Jesse Puljujarvi, at the under-18 championship in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He also paid attention to the Finns at the World Junior Championship earlier in the year.
Cheveldayoff has noticed a common thread among each team.