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Updated: Calgary Acquires Olli Jokinen
by Alanah McGinley on 03/04/09 at 12:24 PM ET
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According to Bob McKenzie on TSN, Calgary and Phoenix are seriously negotiating a deal involving Olli Jokinen. McKenzie feels it’s likely a deal will be forthcoming.
We’ll update with developments and links as they become available.
Update 12:24pm ET: ESPN has more info:
Hradek (12:15 p.m. ET): A good source with knowledge of the dealings says the Flames-Coyotes are close to a deal on Jokinen. The source says the proposed deal would send Flames C Matt Lombardi and first-round pick to the Coyotes for Jokinen. Stay tuned!
added 12:40pm, Darren Dreger calling the deal done. Brandon Prust, Matthew Lombardi and a first round pick to Phoenix for Jokinen.
Update 12:44pm ET: Confirmation link at TSN.
*original post time was 11:27am ET
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Not a bad deal if they can make it work - with the prorated salaries it’ll work, but I’m really curious as to who’s on the return… if it’s even true.
Posted by Jen on 03/04/09 at 12:21 PM ET
If Olli goes to Calgary, they might just plummet out of playoff contention while Phoenix ends up squeaking in after he leaves...this guy is pre-post-season poison. It took him leaving FLA for them to finally make a good run at still playing hockey in mid-April instead of hitting those links.
Posted by Animal Drew from A Nightmare on Helm Street on 03/04/09 at 12:28 PM ET
Tough one to swallow losing lombo, but hopefully he’ll be able to finish in Phoenix. Good pick up for Calgary, looks like a run is on the way!
Posted by nate on 03/04/09 at 12:48 PM ET
Iginla and Jokinen on the same line should be fun to watch
Posted by nok on 03/04/09 at 12:52 PM ET
Calgary is giving up a lot in these deals, but it’s nice to see them gamble for a big run at the Cup.
I’m giddy thinking about Prust and Carcillo on a line though.
Posted by JAMESinMI on 03/04/09 at 12:58 PM ET
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Sweet move by the Flame if they can do it. However, I thought they were right up against the cap?
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 03/04/09 at 11:33 AM ET