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Olli Jokinen: Calls it a career
Olli Jokinen announced his retirement Tuesday, signing an honorary contract with the Panthers, TSN reports.It's natural to think of Jokinen as a journeyman since he played for 10 different organizations, but he officially hangs up his skates with a Florida club for which he served as team captain in four of seven seasons. Now 38, the Finn accumulated 750 points (321 goals, 429 assists) over 1,231 career contests. He also has extensive experience in international play, with 11 medals to his name between the Olympics, World Championships, World Cup, and World Junior Championships.
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Blues' Jokinen Dresses; Sits Sunday
Jokinen dressed Sunday for the Blues' 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, but saw just 10:30 of ice time registering one shot on net and a blocked shot in the game.
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Blues' Jokinen Set To Return
Based on warmups, it looks like Jokinen (upper body) is in line to suit up Sunday against the Stars, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.Jokinen thus appears on track to skate on the Blues' fourth line Sunday, along with Marcel Goc and Ryan Reaves.
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Blues' Jokinen Won't Play Over Weekend
The Blues have ruled Jokinen (upper body) out for both of their games over the weekend, NHL.com's Lou Korac reports.
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Jackets' Jokinen To Remain Out Until Weekend
Jokinen (upper body) will remain out of the lineup until the weekend, NHL.com's Lou Korac reports.He'll sit for a second straight game Thursday against the Flyers due to the injury, but coach Ken Hitchcock hopes to get the center back in the lineup for one of the Blues' two matches Saturday and Sunday. Jokinen was able to skate with the team Thursday, which would seem to validate the belief that his injury is minor.
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Blues' Jokinen Skates Wednesday
Jokinen (upper body) took part in Wednesday's optional practice, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.The upper-body ailment kept Jokinen out of Tuesday's tilt with the Jets, but it's not believed to be a serious issue. If Jokinen can make it through Thursday's morning skate no worse for the wear, he'll likely be reinserted into the lineup for later that night against the Flyers.
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Blues' Jokinen Out Tuesday
Jokinen (upper body) won't play Tuesday against the Jets, NHL.com's Lou Korac reports.Coach Ken Hitchcock relayed that Jokinen could have played Tuesday, but the Blues instead elected to allow the veteran forward to get in added practice time in advance of Thursday's game against the Flyers.
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Blues' Jokinen Should Be Available Tuesday
Jokinen, who left Saturday's game in the third period with an undisclosed injury, didn't practice Monday but is expected to be available Tuesday, Tom Timmerman of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.Jokinen made his debut with the Blues Saturday, but had it shortened by injury. The 35-year-old doesn't serve much fantasy value anyway, totaling just seven points this season, but he should be available Tuesday barring a setback.
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Blues' Jokinen Makes Debut Saturday
Jokinen will make his debut with the Blues on Saturday. He will center the fourth line with Ryan Reaves and Steve Ott.Jokinen was acquired at the trade deadline by the Blues and will play a depth role in St. Louis. He has only seven points in 54 games on the season, so don't count on the 35-year-old to be rejuvenated with the change of scenery.
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Blues Get Jokinen
The Maple Leafs traded Jokinen to the Blues on Monday in exchange for a late-round draft pick, TSN.ca reports.Jokinen, who has notched just seven points in 54 combined games with the Maple Leafs and Predators this season, bolsters the Blues' depth up front, with something of an uptick in production plausible for the 36-year-old, though a wait-and-see approach from a fantasy perspective remains in order until his role in St. Louis is clarified.
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