Let's make this birthday one to remember.

40 years old (Born on October 17, 1984)

Happy Birthday, Sami Lepistö! You're the only defenseman we know who can thread a pass smoother than butter on Finnish rye bread. From your clutch assists to those Olympic bronze medals in 2010 and 2014, you've always skated circles around opponents—proving that offense isn't just for forwards.

May your birthday be filled with more celebrations than penalty minutes, and may you continue to defend birthdays as skillfully as you defended Finland's blue line. Here's hoping this year brings even more memorable moments—because let's face it, you're not getting older; you're just perfecting your slapshot of wisdom!