As it usually does when John Klingberg and Esa Lindell are talking, the discussion boiled down to which is better, Sweden or Finland?
When the two defensemen were asked this week about Christmas traditions back home, the topic of Santa Claus came up, and Lindell claimed ownership of the jolly ol' elf in the big red suit.
"He's from the North Pole," Klingberg, said with mock disdain.
"You can Google it," said Lindell. "He's from Finland."
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Whether from the U.S. or Khazakhstan, traditions mean family, food - and plenty of presents