Confirmed with Link: Bruins acquire Henri Jokiharju from Sabres for 4 th round pick

[KillerMillerTime]

The Sabres must have made it known he was available trade deadline. Crazy he wasn’t picked up by another team. I was impressed.

It is only one game but I'm trying to figure out why Buffalo fans wanted him gone? Keep in mind he also played pretty good for team Finland. Just another guy who sucked on purpose to get out of Buffalo?

It's early, but right now he's looking like a Krug or Gryz replacement. Maybe better.

I'll be happy if he pushes Peeke to perm 3RD.

It is only one game but I'm trying to figure out why Buffalo fans wanted him gone? Keep in mind he also played pretty good for team Finland. Just another guy who sucked on purpose to get out of Buffalo?

It's early, but right now he's looking like a Krug or Gryz replacement. Maybe better.

So many players seem to excel upon leaving Buffalo, even though its happened over multiple coaching staffs.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Thread gives me flashbacks of the Peeke one. I'm surprised some people were upset by a 4th for him, think it's worth the risk, being razor thin on RD, to see if he can carve out a role here.

Before there was Peeke (already under contract) there was Mike Reilly who Sweeney immediately made into a disaster contract extension. We will see how this one works out.

 

[NDiesel]

Before there was Peeke (already under contract) there was Mike Reilly who Sweeney immediately made into a disaster contract extension. We will see how this one works out.

Noted, but RHD are a bit harder to find so I don't see Reilly as the same

 

[Ace0813]

I was skeptical of this deal... but the Bs need warm bodies. He looked good in the debut.

 

[duffy]

I was skeptical of this deal... but the Bs need warm bodies. He looked good in the debut.

Looked good in this game also. Nothing flashy just steady and smart. Seems to have found a partner with big Z.

 

[goldenblack]

Ugh what would his next deal be I want him back, but we spend so much back there.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Ugh what would his next deal be I want him back, but we spend so much back there.

It was predicted in January that he would be signing a deal that looks something like $2.5M/yr, 2 years.

 

[Alicat]

It was predicted in January that he would be signing a deal that looks something like $2.5M/yr, 2 years.

Lock him up for that price

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Lock him up for that price

Honestly, we just got him from a divisional rival for a late fourth round pick in what… 2026? He hasn’t been highly regarded since he broke into the league.

Frankly, I can’t see him making big money this offseason.

 

[mar2kbos]

Looks steady so far. It’s only 2 games though. Needs to marinate more. He may also want to go to a contender as a FA after being stuck in Buf for so long

 

[PlayMakers]

It was predicted in January that he would be signing a deal that looks something like $2.5M/yr, 2 years.

AFP updated their predictions, Jokiharju is now up to 3 years at $3.2m.

I want to see a bigger sample, but if this holds, he could be another under the radar homerun for everyone's least favorite GM.

 

[PlayMakers]

After 2 games, the pair of Zadorov-Jokiharju has a 40-20 shot attempt advantage, 17-7 shots on goal advantage, and a 22-7 scoring chance advantage.

It's just two games, but it is against two of the best teams and two of the best lines in the NHL.

 

[CrownofThornton]

That save by Joker at the blue line to keep the puck onside leading to the first goal was a nice play. I like the way this kid has played in these 2 games, and the way he moves the puck.

 

[22Brad Park]

That save by Joker at the blue line to keep the puck onside leading to the first goal was a nice play. I like the way this kid has played in these 2 games, and the way he moves the puck.

Definitely crisper then Carlo.

 

[McBrom7]

After 2 games, the pair of Zadorov-Jokiharju has a 40-20 shot attempt advantage, 17-7 shots on goal advantage, and a 22-7 scoring chance advantage.

It's just two games, but it is against two of the best teams and two of the best lines in the NHL.

I think the key that would make Joker worth it is he elevates Zadorov. Which up to this point, no other defenseman on this team has been able to do.

They really don’t have much RHD in the pipeline and it’s working. I would sign him if this continues.

 

[CrownofThornton]

Definitely crisper then Carlo.

Oh god yeah, and so far (small sample size) seemingly better than McAvoy at keeping the puck inside the attacking zone. That’s one McAvoy deficiency that really gets to me.

 

[22Brad Park]

Oh god yeah, and so far (small sample size) seemingly better than McAvoy at keeping the puck inside the attacking zone. That’s one McAvoy deficiency that really gets to me.

Speaking of McAvoy ,I know he shoots right,Lohrei left ,but I sure hope Lohrei keeps playing big mins ..He has definitely turned a corner .I like what I have been seeing from Joki

 

[McGarnagle]

What's with the number change from 44 to 20 after one game?