Michelle Karvinen joining PWHL Vancouver conjures up memories of Igor Larionov. Article content

Larionov was 28 and considered one of the best players in the world for all he had accomplished with Russia when the centre joined the Vancouver Canucks for the 1989-90 season. Article content Article content

Karvinen was expansion PWHL Vancouver’s first draft pick, chosen No. 7 overall in June’s entry draft. The left-shot winger is 35 years old, and is one of the more celebrated players of her generation.

She’s won three Olympic bronze medals with Finland, including at Vancouver 2010. She was named the top forward at Sochi 2014 after leading the tournament in scoring with five goals and seven points in six games.

Karvinen has also helped Finland capture one silver and seven bronze med

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