Flames in discussions with Coyotes for Jokinen

Gusher · 03-04-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by knuckered

We need some real trades to go down. Come on GMs...feed the animals!

Perhaps if this deal goes down, the teams in the West counter with some deals.

Maybe teams like the Oilers and Canucks. At least I hope the Oilers do something.

Pardy Time · 03-04-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rt

Isn't Lombardi due like 2.5 mil., next season? He'll probably be part of the deal, then.

$1.85 million I think.

Peter Griffin · 03-04-2009, 10:30 AM

Lombardi and a good pick/prospect would be my guess.

Salo 35 · 03-04-2009, 10:30 AM

Lucbourdon · 03-04-2009, 10:30 AM

Could you imagine?.

Jokinen to calgary

Jaybo to Vancouver

If both of these happen, Man did the northwest division ever stack up on talent.

I feel bad for edmonton and minny if those go down

Jaysfanatic* · 03-04-2009, 10:31 AM

Lombardi + Backlund for Jokinen?

Johnny LaRue · 03-04-2009, 10:31 AM

I don't like this as a Nucks fan, but how has Jokinen been playing anyway?

rt · 03-04-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Devilsfanatic

Lombardi + Backlund for Jokinen?

Now, we are talking!!!

Pardy Time · 03-04-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Devilsfanatic

Lombardi + Backlund for Jokinen?

I don't see Sutter trading Backlund, he likes him too much.

Pukboy5kroner · 03-04-2009, 10:32 AM

I think Jokinen should have gone to Calgary instead of Phoenix, but at the time JM was asking for a ridiculous return, so this deal would make a lot of sense.

Philadelphia Flames · 03-04-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MistaWrista

How will this team keep Jokinen and Cammy next yr? The cap makes it impossible. So unless they can get Jokinen for fairly cheap, I don't see them getting him.

I think cammy signs with another team next season.

BleedCanucks · 03-04-2009, 10:33 AM

I hope they trade Lombardi and Backlund for him. Also means no Cammalleri in the offseason.

Dions shoulder · 03-04-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Alberta Yote

Ek was right.

....like 3 years later?

Pure · 03-04-2009, 10:33 AM

Great buy low for Calgary if this is true.

**Jack Bourdain** · 03-04-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by voiceofytown

sigh..... as a Habs fan it is frustrating to watch Gainey do sweet **** all every year at the deadline.

If you think Jokinen would fit in the Habs locker and play under Carbo...

I love the player, but Olli shouldn't come near the Habs.

TimmyVezina · 03-04-2009, 10:34 AM

Its the Antoine Vermette show. All day...all night! Get your popcorn ready kids.

**tony d** · 03-04-2009, 10:35 AM

If the Flames acquire Olli Jokinen then that has to make them up there with Detroit and San Jose as favourites in the West.

Would be a great deal for Calgary if it where to happen.

eldiablo17 · 03-04-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny_LaRue

I don't like this as a Nucks fan, but how has Jokinen been playing anyway?

Poorly, but there will be little pressure on him in Calgary and he could be deadly with Iginla.

I'm just wondering what effect this will have on Gillis, before I would have liked a series against Calgary, if Jokinen plays half decent I want no part of them.

**Hell on Heels** · 03-04-2009, 10:35 AM

TFP:

[11:27am] Just received a heads up that TSN is reporting the Flames are close to acquiring Olli Jokinen from Phoenix. I guess that's the "big splash" I was told about.

Snoil11 · 03-04-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Devilsfanatic

Lombardi + Backlund for Jokinen?

Backlund is going nowhere! If Backlund is the asking price, we very likely will see a repetition of former years when the Flames were reported to be working on a deal around Jokinen but finally withdrew.

Fowla10 · 03-04-2009, 10:36 AM

wow. this definitely would help the flames bridge that gap between them and Detroit and San Jose. As a Vancouver fan I hate to admit it, but they would be a very good team if this goes through...

Rayne* · 03-04-2009, 10:36 AM

I hate the Flames but Jokinen on their roster would be scary, especially if they don't have to give much up in the way of key assets.

IslesBeBack* · 03-04-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tony d

If the Flames acquire Olli Jokinen then that has to make them up there with Detroit and San Jose as favourites in the West.

Would be a great deal for Calgary if it where to happen.

What would Oli Jokinen joining the Flames have anything to do with Detroit or San Jose?

Detroit and San Jose are still a notch above Calgary. Jokinen has been a loser everywhere he's gone. He was unable to do **** in Florida, and completely bombed in Phoenix.

What makes you think he'll do much of anything but eat payroll in Calgary? Not saying he won't turn around under Keenan, but this is a very big risk. This guy has an issue contributing when it counts. That's factual, not heresay.