The Latest On Oli
Here is the latest from around the league about Oli Jokinen:
From Eklund of Hockey Buzz:
“…don’t count Fletcher out of the Jokinen sweeps. Jokinen’s chances of being moved at the deadline are “far greater than him not being moved” I was just told. Toronto, San Jose, Calgary, Pittsburgh are teams that I have heard mentioned.”
From David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period:
“Sources tell TFP Jokinen and GM/head coach Jacques Martin continue to butt heads, and while a deal is not guaranteed, one of the two men may not be with the organization next year.”
“It’s been reported the Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars are among the teams eyeing Jokinen.”
From Oli Jokinen:
“I want to win here. I say that everytime someone asks me [about being traded].”
From The Palm Beach Post:
“Dallas is one obvious candidate, and the Stars have had scouts at several recent Panthers games. Mike Modano and Sergei Zubov are 37 and the addition of Jokinen not only would improve the team’s Cup chances but supply a replacement for Modano on a top scoring line.”
From The Hockey News Feb 12th, 08/vol.61 no.18 “Deal OR No Deal?” :
Proposed trade: Dallas gets Olli Jokinen, Florida gets James Neal, Niklas Grossman, Ivan Vishnevsky, Philippe Boucher, First Round Pick;
“If the Panthers decide to trade Jokinen, he will instantly become the most coveted player available at the deadline and that’s why the Stars would have to overpay for him. Forget that Jokinen has never played a playoff game. He’s not even 30 yet; he’s big, talented, skates well and plays with passion and physicallity. And he’s under contract for another two years at a cap hit of $5.25 million.”
Links:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/panthers/