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Olli Jokinen

Calgary Flames

1978/12/05 33

6-2 210

Kuopio, Finland

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the Los Angeles Kings in 1997 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Flames 55 17 29 46 2 40 6 0 2 0 157

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a big presence up the middle and can be a decent face-off man. Has above-average hands and the instincts of a natural goal-scorer. When motivated, he plays a complete game. His leadership skills have improved.
Flaws
  • Is a better scorer than playmaker, so he tends to get off his game when paired with other goal-scorers. His overall game has lacked consistency in recent seasons.
Career Potential
  • Inconsistent scoring center.
  • AwardsOlympic Bronze MedalOlympic Silver Medal2002Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 18, 2010 Suspended by the NHL for three games.
July 1, 2010 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Calgary Flames to a two-year contract.
February 1, 2010 Acquired from the Calgary Flames.
March 4, 2009 Acquired from the Phoenix Coyotes.
December 10, 2008 Missed 6 games (upper body injury).
November 28, 2008 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
March 9, 2006 Re-signed by the Florida Panthers to a four-year contract extension.
September 12, 2005 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Florida Panthers to a one-year contract.
January 30, 2005 Signed with the HIFK Helsinki of the SM-Liiga (Finland).
September 15, 2004 NHL lockout: Signed with the Kloten Flyers of the Swiss National League.
June 30, 2004 Florida Panthers tendered a qualifying offer.
July 16, 2003 Re-signed by the Florida Panthers to a one-year contract
June 27, 2003 Florida Panthers tendered a qualifying offer.
December 27, 2002 Missed 1 game (flu).
December 23, 2002 Flu, day-to-day.
July 19, 2002 Re-signed by the Florida Panthers.
July 20, 2001 Re-signed by the Florida Panthers.

Trades

July 1, 2010 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Calgary Flames.
February 1, 2010 Calgary Flames traded Olli Jokinen and Brando Prust to the New York Rangers for Ales Kotalik and Christopher Higgins.
March 4, 2009 Phoenix Coyotes traded Olli Jokinen and a 3rd round selection in 2009 to the Calgary Flames for Matthew Lombardi, Brandon Prust and a 1st round selection in 2009 or 2010.
June 20, 2008 Florida Panthers traded Olli Jokinen to the Phoenix Coyotes for Keith Ballard and Nick Boynton.
June 24, 2000 New York Islanders traded Olli Jokien and Roberto Luongo to the Florida Panthers for Mark Parrish and Oleg Kvasha.
June 19, 1999 New York Islanders traded Zigmund Palffy, Bryan Smolinski, Marcel Cousineau and 4th round selection (previously acquired from the New Jersey Devils - Daniel Johansson) in 1999 to the Los Angeles Kings for Olli Jokinen, Josh Green, Mathieu Biron and 1st round selection (Taylor Pyatt) in 1999.
June 21, 1997 Drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1st round (3rd overall) in 1997.

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