Despite a difficult NHL campaign, Juuse Saros looks poised to keep his place as Finland’s trusted netminder when the NHL returns to the Olympic stage at Milano Cortina 2026.
The Nashville Predators goalie endured the toughest season of his nine-year career. Nashville struggled as a whole, finishing seventh in the Central Division and missing the playoffs by a wide margin.
Even so, Saros has lost none of the confidence of his compatriots.
“He’s one of the best goalies in the NHL right now,” Seattle Kraken forward Eeli Tolvanen said. “He’s one of those guys you want on your team. You don’t want to play against him. I got a chance to play with him for a couple years, and now a couple years I’ve played against him. I’d rather have him on my side. He gives you a chance to win every night.”
At 30, Saros remains Finland’s first-choice option in net.
For his part, Saros is determined to turn last season’s struggles into a platform for growth. He believes the lessons learned can fuel a bounce-back year in Nashville and set him up to shine on Olympic ice.
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