Proposal: Rumors and Proposals Thread: "JJ" - Jokinen signed. Any further moves?

[BB88]

I don't disagree, but the price is the price (for Duchene anyways, I'm sure the Oilers are asking for something similar)

I don't think Nashville is looking at that seriously adding on another top6 C.
Their strenght is their top4, it's the best in the league. But if they trade one of them it drops a lot and what's their strenght then?

They signed Bonino to add some depth to their C, I'm sure once Fabbro/Girard are ready they'll look at this again.

 

[NegativeNelly]

I'm sure Calgary will be trying to sign Jokinen now that EDM is after him. Would be funny if they screwed up and signed Olli by mistake.

 

[joestevens29]

I've been thinking about this and I like Jokinen addition even more.

Jagr would be a great mentor for Drai, but Jokinen would be a great mentor for Pulju. Which one could benefit from mentoring more at this point? I'd say Pulju.
If Jokinen helps Pulju to reach his elite/franchise level potential it would be huge for the team.
Jokinen is very versatile and vet your coach will trust, he will throw him to play the final minutes or kill important penalties. He had a down year but he was playing through lower body injury.

Like someone posted Jagr has done nothing but basically hurt the team in the recent playoffs he has played, his minutes need sheltering if you want an effective Jagr.
He takes lots of Pouliot type of penalties that frustrate you, and his hands/shot has been declining.

Now he has his moments where he's great at still protecting the puck and could be a great mentor for Drai, but which one brings more to the table? I'll again say Jokinen and I bet he's cheaper.
But I do understand the name Jagr has, he's Jagr.

Jokinen- RNH- Pulju is not a bad looking 3rd line.



Jagr made 5.5M last year and Tallon said he can't afford him a week ago.

I think bringing in a finnish player is a smart move for Pul. I kinda thought they'd keep Korpikoski for that very reason.

The thing is though I don't usually think you have to have a Countryman be your mentor, but considering Pul's english it probably would be a good idea.

 

[McDrai]

I'm sure Calgary will be trying to sign Jokinen now that EDM is after him. Would be funny if they screwed up and signed Olli by mistake.

Came here just to post this

 

[Mcnotloilersfan]

I'm sure Calgary will be trying to sign Jokinen now that EDM is after him. Would be funny if they screwed up and signed Olli by mistake.

If only Feaster were still in charge...

 

[Jeff Lebowski]

I'm sure Calgary will be trying to sign Jokinen now that EDM is after him. Would be funny if they screwed up and signed Olli by mistake.

I'm sure this is a done deal or Speedy turtle would not have posted it.

 

[ToeMcDrag83]

Flames will look to sign any and every JJ available to compensate.

 

[OILSLICK94]

It's official Jokinen to Oilers 1 year deal

Edmonton Oilers‏Verified account @EdmontonOilers

The #Oilers have signed Jussi Jokinen to a one-year contract.

 

[backhandsauce]

Love it! Needed another shootout weapon after Ebs was traded.

 

[Da McBomb]

Dollar amount?

 

[Tad Mikowsky]

All hail speedy turtle!

 

[OILSLICK94]

Love it! Needed another shootout weapon after Ebs was traded.

I love it on (3) reasons.

-1 year deal,
-mentor for Puljujarvi
-versatility can play LW/C/RW cause we all know McLellan loves to interchange his lines

 

[McAsuno]

SpeedyTurtle is the GOAT.

 

[Namtsua]

Does he wear the A or is it likely going to Drai/Klef?

 

[Asher]

I just got to this now. Damn, the turtle strikes again. I've said it before and I'll say it again, every post he makes should be made into it's own thread. The dude is money.

 

[McAsuno]

Oh Rishaug trying to downplay which means he's SpeedyTurtle

 

[Faelko]

In speedy we trust...

 

[McDrai]

Oh Rishaug trying to downplay which means he's SpeedyTurtle

Hey Ryan, go shove it you pessimist

 

[joestevens29]

I'd still take a crack at another Vet. I'd almost go for Doan as he and Strudy provide good radio

 

[Asher]

Oh Rishaug trying to downplay which means he's SpeedyTurtle

I actually trust ST more than I do Rishaug.

 

[Spawn]

I actually trust ST more than I do Rishaug.

I trust him more than any media member. Media guys post speculation/rumours. It's their job.

ST posts only things that are a guarantee.

 

[The Batman]

Great news!

I hope Chia isn't finished yet though.

 

[Seachd]

$1.1 million.

 

[Canovin]

2.43M/yr for Jussi if you count the deadcap from Pou. Still pretty good

 

[joestevens29]

I trust him more than any media member. Media guys post speculation/rumours. It's their job.

ST posts only things that are a guarantee.

In all fairness people need to have better comprehension though. It's not the media's fault when they clearly state something like "i think so and so could be convinced to trade so and so".

All of a sudden that turns into a deal is happening within the hour.