Posts About "Olli Jokinen"
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...