-Vintage Canuck- Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Quote Vancouver, BC - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has acquired forwards Tyler Motte and Jussi Jokinen from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward Thomas Vanek. Motte, 22, has split the 2017.18 between the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-2-5 in 31 games) and the Cleveland Monsters (9-2-11 in 17 games). He split his rookie professional season in 2016.17 between Chicago Blackhawks (4-3-7 in 33 games) and the Rockford IceHogs (10-6-16 in 43 games). A native of St. Clair, Michigan, Motte played three seasons at the University of Michigan, registering 105 points (50-55-105) in 107 games from 2013-16. He tallied a career-high 56 points (32-24-56) in 2015.16, earning First Team All-Big Ten honours and was named a finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award that season. He also represented Team USA at the 2016 IIHF World Championships and won a bronze medal at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championships. Motte was originally selected by Chicago in the fourth round, 121st overall, at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Jokinen, 34, has registered seven points (1-6-7) in 46 games this season split between Edmonton (0-1-1 in 14 games), Los Angeles (1-4-5 in 18 games) and Columbus (0-1-1 in 14 games). In 2016.17, Jokinen played with Florida, serving as an alternate captain and posting 28 points (11-17-28) in 69 games. The 6-0, 198-pound forward has appeared in 937 career NHL games with Dallas, Tampa Bay, Carolina, Pittsburgh, Florida, Edmonton, Los Angeles and Columbus accumulating 553 points (187-366-553). In addition, Jokinen has played in 54 playoff games, posting 32 points (17-15-32). Internationally, Jokinen has appeared in over 170 games with Finland national teams, winning silver medals at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Italy and the 2016 World Hockey Championship in Russia. Overall, he has played in two Olympics Games (2006, 2014), eight World Hockey Championships (2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016), two World Junior Hockey Championships (2002, 2003) and one World U18 Hockey Championship (2001). A native of Kalajoki, Finland, Jokinen was originally selected by Dallas in the sixth round, 192nd overall at the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/vancouver-canucks-tyler-motte-jussi-jokinen/c-296386006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IbanezRG Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMash Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 We did it! We signed a free agent then traded it later on! Neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I am ready to hear the complaining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmylu1 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Just now, -Vintage Canuck- said: Dang guess we’re not making the playoffs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Am.Ironman Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I’m happy, not for JB, but for the mental health of us Canuck fans. Regardless of return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I like alot of CBJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Holy cow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hinkil42 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 For..... ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jptony604 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I dont care the return im happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 oh boy whats the return.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Good job. Now we wait for the return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 In B4 people whine we didn't get enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoosh Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 There he goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Bob McKenzieVerified account @TSNBobMcKenzie 32s33 seconds ago More VAN expected to receive Tyler Motte and Jussi Jokinen in exchange for Thomas Vanek going to CBJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV's Coin Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 wringing hands.....waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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