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Jussi Jokinen

Carolina Hurricanes

1983/04/01 28

5-11 198

Kalajoki, Finland

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the Dallas Stars in 2001 (6th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Hurricanes 53 7 21 28 -2 36 3 1 1 0 79

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is skilled and polished. Rarely makes mistakes with the puck and is also a sound positional forward. Excels in shootouts and can line up at all three forward positions.
Flaws
  • Isn't very big or strong, and can be intimidated by bigger defensemen. Is considered 'soft' by NHL standards. Lacks consistency in the offensive zone.
Career Potential
  • Versatile offensive forward.
  • AwardsOlympic Silver Medal2006Played in the NHL YoungStars Game

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 11, 2011 Missed 3 games (left leg injury).
November 4, 2011 Left leg injury, sidelined indefinitely.
June 30, 2011 Re-signed by the Carolina Hurricanes to a three-year contract.
February 16, 2011 Missed 6 games (lower body injury).
February 3, 2011 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
January 11, 2011 Missed 6 games (upper body injury).
December 29, 2010 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
December 7, 2009 Missed 1 game (lower body injury).
December 5, 2009 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
June 29, 2009 Re-signed by the Carolina Hurricanes to a two-year contract.
March 11, 2009 Missed 4 games (personal reasons).
March 2, 2009 Personal reasons, day-to-day.
February 7, 2009 Acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning.
January 24, 2008 Missed 13 games (knee injury).
December 30, 2007 Knee injury, day-to-day.
August 30, 2007 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Dallas Stars to a two-year contract.
June 25, 2007 Dallas Stars tendered a qualifying offer.
April 24, 2007 Missed Game 5, 6 and 7 of Round One against the Vancouver Canucks (upper body injury).
April 19, 2007 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
December 14, 2005 Missed 1 game (lower body injury).
December 10, 2005 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
August 24, 2005 Signed by the Dallas Stars to a two-year contract.

Trades

February 7, 2009 Tampa Bay Lightning traded Jussi Jokinen to the Carolina Hurricanes for Wade Brookbank, Josef Melichar and a 2009 fourth-round pick.
February 26, 2008 Tampa Bay Lightning traded Brad Richards and Johan Holmqvist to the Dallas Stars for Mike Smith, Jeff Halpern, Jussi Jokinen and a 4th round selection in 2009.
June 24, 2001 Drafted by the Dallas Stars in the 6th round (192nd overall) in 2001.

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