Posts About "Olli Jokinen"
Maple Leafs' Forgotten Ones: Olli Jokinen
June 26th, 2020 As this ongoing series has done already, we’re looking at some former Toronto Maple Leafs players that may not be the first players to come to mind when you think of the the franchise. These players donned the blue and white like so many others, but might not get the same kind of recognition as their colleagues did for their time with...
5 Forgotten St. Louis Blues Players
February 3rd, 2020 The St. Louis Blues have always had near-the-top attendance ratings and boast an excellent list of alumni players such as Wayne Gretzky, Bernie Federko, Al MacInnis, Brett Hull, Chris Pronger and potential Hockey Hall-of-Fame inductee, Keith Tkachuk. Wayne Gretzky, Curtis Joseph and Brendan Shanahan are among the usual...
Winnipeg Jets Elder Statesmen
August 20th, 2019 The Winnipeg Jets have certainly had, and continue to have, plenty of young stars and up-and-comers due to their adeptness at the draft. Related: Jets NHL Draft Days Ranked However, they've also had their share of grizzled veterans and guys who have been around the block a couple of times, either to provide stability and...
Panthers Who Need Their Jerseys Retired After Luongo
August 16th, 2019 While Roberto Luongo will officially become the first Florida Panthers player to have his jersey retired, the hope is it could open the floodgates. Luongo is obviously deserving having played 572 career games with the franchise (No. 1 among goalies). It’s commonly accepted that few other players best personify the franchise as a...
History of the Florida Panthers Captains
September 4th, 2018 If you find yourself wearing a big "C" on your sweater, you can assume that you have reached the pinnacle of individual hockey success. Being named team captain is an ode to an individual's character as well as his playing ability by his team and teammates. Throughout the Florida Panthers relatively young existence, there have been nine...
Maple Leafs' Recent Dealings With the Predators
June 25th, 2018 Separated by conferences with no real tension between them, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Nashville Predators have found ways of coming together at the trade table over the years. While there’s been no blockbuster deal by any means, there have been a couple trades that have benefitted both clubs. With that in mind, here’s a look at...
Drafted by Kings but Succeeding Elsewhere
June 17th, 2018 In the past fifteen years, the Los Angeles Kings have drafted many key components to add to their team which has helped them win two Stanley Cups. Players like Drew Doughty, Anze Kopitar, Jonathan Quick,Tyler Toffoli and Dustin Brown were all drafted by the Kings in this time frame. The Kings have had success finding talent in recent...
Luongo's Winding NHL Road
March 15th, 2017 It's evident that superb goaltending from netminder Roberto Luongo has been a big part of the Florida Panthers' success as of late. The 37-year-old backstop from Montreal has gone 17-15-6 in 40 games this season, posting a 2.68 goals-against average and .915 save percentage in the process. Those numbers may not look spectacular,...
Will Jokinen & New Look Blues Right the Ship?
March 5th, 2015 The St. Louis Blues knew they needed depth at the trade deadline this year to ensure they have enough high quality players ready for the long and grueling playoff run that's only a little over a month away. That's why picking up Olli Jokinen, Robert Bortuzzo, and Zybnek Michalek was essential for Doug Armstrong and this year's Blues'...
Leafs' Failed Actions or Missed Opportunities: My Replies
February 23rd, 2015 My article about the Franson-Santorelli-Leipsic-Jokinen trade generated a lot more attention than I thought it would. I thought the point that I was trying to make was fairly salient. I knew it would be a bit controversial but not to the degree that it would generate so much traffic and response. I thought, in that vein, that I...
Failed Actions or Missed Opportunities: Leafs
February 20th, 2015 Hockey and Economics As someone who studies economics, I am concerned with the concept of 'opportunity cost' . That is, what is the cost of the action forgone, for the action taken? In economics, it’s a fundamental concept that attempts to assign value to alternative choices. What does this have to do with hockey? Well, the Leafs'...
Trading Day; Maple Leafs Trade Chips
February 19th, 2015 There really are no untouchables at this point. If a team calls with an offer and includes the name Morgan Rielly or William Nylander you’d have to listen, right? One would presume that Dave Nonis and Brendan Shanahan would be extremely hesitant to even entertain the notion of dealing either of the Toronto Maple Leafs two top...
Hockey News: Remembering Steve Montador; Franson, Santorelli Come Home
February 16th, 2015 Afraid you missed some big moments in the NHL over the weekend? Here's the hot topics. Sadly, Steve Montador was found dead in his apartment. Former teammate Stephen Weiss remembers him as "kind, generous." The Predators are primed for a strong playoff run by adding Cody Franson and Mike Santorelli. Franson says that...
