Rob_Zepp Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 42 minutes ago, Sean Monahan said: They got married fairly young and they weren't the playboy type as youngsters so I'd ballpark it at like 6-7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldoescobar Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 IF we could get JJ to resign with the twins for another couple years at 3-4M each then we would have greater stability for the young guys to look up to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, Ronaldoescobar said: IF we could get JJ to resign with the twins for another couple years at 3-4M each then we would have greater stability for the young guys to look up to. I'm not sure we need Jokinen for that role. We already have other stable forwards vets like Eriksson and Sutter who can fill that role IMO. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 28 minutes ago, Ronaldoescobar said: IF we could get JJ to resign with the twins for another couple years at 3-4M each then we would have greater stability for the young guys to look up to. Sorry... are you suggesting Jokinen gets 3-4m? Not a chance. This guy couldn't maintain a job in the middle of a circle jerk of NHL teams. He's 1m at the most, and that's only if he develops amazing chemistry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 jokinen was a player needed to make the money work, if the sedins come back, they should have bonus laden contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 26 minutes ago, smithers joe said: jokinen was a player needed to make the money work, if the sedins come back, they should have bonus laden contracts. I agree, I'd love it if they signed really cheap deals (like $1M or so), but with contracts that enabled them to make up to something like $5M if they perform extremely well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 6 hours ago, -AJ- said: I'm not sure we need Jokinen for that role. We already have other stable forwards vets like Eriksson and Sutter who can fill that role IMO. We don't really have much roster room either for the twins, let alone JJ. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I agree that I think it was just a money thing with the trade; a bit of a favour for Columbus in order to get Motte that doesn't really affect our team too much. I'd be surprised if he's back next year though unless if he really makes some kind of statement in the last part of this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead44 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) Congrats to Jussi Jokinen for matching the NHL record for recording a point with four different NHL teams in a single season! He is just the third NHL player in history to accomplish this. Edited March 8, 2018 by canucklehead44 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flickyoursedin Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 3 hours ago, canucklehead44 said: Congrats to Jussi Jokinen for matching the NHL record for recording a point with four different NHL teams in a single season! He is just the third NHL player in history to accomplish this. Should waive him so he can make history! At worst nobody claims him and he’s helping a very depleted Comets roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Never thought I'd say this when he was picked up, but I wouldn't mind Jokinen back as depth next year at <$1 million. He wouldn't be bad as a 13th forward, like a Biega kinda guy who can sit and play when asked, either in case of injuries or to push the younger guys when they slack. I think it depends on if the Sedins return or not (with guys like Eriksson, Sutter and Gagner already around, I wouldn't want too many vets taking up spots on the team) but he's been serviceable so far and I like how his attitude comes across in the quotes he's given. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 32 minutes ago, stonecoldstevebernier said: Never thought I'd say this when he was picked up, but I wouldn't mind Jokinen back as depth next year at <$1 million. He wouldn't be bad as a 13th forward, like a Biega kinda guy who can sit and play when asked, either in case of injuries or to push the younger guys when they slack. I think it depends on if the Sedins return or not (with guys like Eriksson, Sutter and Gagner already around, I wouldn't want too many vets taking up spots on the team) but he's been serviceable so far and I like how his attitude comes across in the quotes he's given. i agree he has been a pleasant surprise but if we are going to bring back someone of his vintage i'd prefer vanek myself we cannot have both on the roster next year 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 2 hours ago, stonecoldstevebernier said: Never thought I'd say this when he was picked up, but I wouldn't mind Jokinen back as depth next year at <$1 million. He wouldn't be bad as a 13th forward, like a Biega kinda guy who can sit and play when asked, either in case of injuries or to push the younger guys when they slack. I think it depends on if the Sedins return or not (with guys like Eriksson, Sutter and Gagner already around, I wouldn't want too many vets taking up spots on the team) but he's been serviceable so far and I like how his attitude comes across in the quotes he's given. I agree. I really didn't think much of him, but he's got 5 points in 10 games so far. Wouldn't be bad as some veteran depth. He's no Vanek, but it seems like he can still hold his own in the NHL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead44 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 4 hours ago, -AJ- said: I agree. I really didn't think much of him, but he's got 5 points in 10 games so far. Wouldn't be bad as some veteran depth. He's no Vanek, but it seems like he can still hold his own in the NHL. Yea he has been pretty good, much better than I expected. He can play all forward postions, scoring line, checking line, PP, PK. Useful guy to have on a cheap contract 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 19 hours ago, coastal.view said: i agree he has been a pleasant surprise but if we are going to bring back someone of his vintage i'd prefer vanek myself we cannot have both on the roster next year It's quite likely we won't have room for either of them. Next year's roster is already crowded even without the twins. If they come back too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 12 minutes ago, aGENT said: It's quite likely we won't have room for either of them. Next year's roster is already crowded even without the twins. If they come back too... it wouldn't make any sense to bring them back. For the 1st time in a while we're going to have really good young depth in Utica to call up along with enough youth to fill spots out of camp. Gagner and the Sedins seem to be a good fit so they can just go with that line next year if the Sedins return. there's no place for Jokinen moving forward, he wasn't really supposed to be here anyway, he was a throw in. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 14 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: it wouldn't make any sense to bring them back. For the 1st time in a while we're going to have really good young depth in Utica to call up along with enough youth to fill spots out of camp. Gagner and the Sedins seem to be a good fit so they can just go with that line next year if the Sedins return. there's no place for Jokinen moving forward, he wasn't really supposed to be here anyway, he was a throw in. This^^^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila Umbrus Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Rob_Zepp said: This^^^^^^ I could see bringing him back if the Sedins do retire tho. I'd like to see them sign Bozak for some higher end stability at center. But i'm sure he'll go to a playoff contender. I do think that we need to insulate ourselves from future injuries. Our depth was tested yet again this year, and people complained about how many vets we signed. It was barely enough to keep us competitive. Realistically Bozak would not sign here, so i'd be happy to try and bring back Vanek and Jussi to replace the Sedins. ...but the way the Sedins play with Gagne really have me pondering if they will indeed come back for another year to see if they can continue to make magic with him. For all the knocking we've done agains Gagne this year, and I am one of them...he has been really impressive with the twins. Showing lots of creativity in the offensive zone. May be worth one more year to see how it goes. So conflicted lol. My main point being if 2 vets go, 2 vets need to come back in. In my own opinion. I would love to say let the kids play, but we really do not know how they will pan out till they hit the ice next year. I can't see management having any taste in exposing their youth like that and potentially ruining their development. People cried when Bo was put on the 4th line for 2 seasons in a row, people cried when Jake was held back in minutes, and same with Goldy...proof is in the pudding, look at these guys now. They really bring something to the table other than just being able to "play". The coaching staff is turning these kids from one dimensional players to adding depth and tools to their repetoir and rounded out their PRO game. I am truly impressed how far they have come, especially Goldy. Props due, I have been hard on him. But he is really changing my mind. Other mentionables, Baertchi and Granlund. Both were broken. Both have been fixed. Knock Granny all you want, but he is up there with Sutter on defensive prowess...IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 46 minutes ago, Attila Umbrus said: I could see bringing him back if the Sedins do retire tho. I'd like to see them sign Bozak for some higher end stability at center. But i'm sure he'll go to a playoff contender. I do think that we need to insulate ourselves from future injuries. Our depth was tested yet again this year, and people complained about how many vets we signed. It was barely enough to keep us competitive. Realistically Bozak would not sign here, so i'd be happy to try and bring back Vanek and Jussi to replace the Sedins. ...but the way the Sedins play with Gagne really have me pondering if they will indeed come back for another year to see if they can continue to make magic with him. For all the knocking we've done agains Gagne this year, and I am one of them...he has been really impressive with the twins. Showing lots of creativity in the offensive zone. May be worth one more year to see how it goes. So conflicted lol. My main point being if 2 vets go, 2 vets need to come back in. In my own opinion. I would love to say let the kids play, but we really do not know how they will pan out till they hit the ice next year. I can't see management having any taste in exposing their youth like that and potentially ruining their development. People cried when Bo was put on the 4th line for 2 seasons in a row, people cried when Jake was held back in minutes, and same with Goldy...proof is in the pudding, look at these guys now. They really bring something to the table other than just being able to "play". The coaching staff is turning these kids from one dimensional players to adding depth and tools to their repetoir and rounded out their PRO game. I am truly impressed how far they have come, especially Goldy. Props due, I have been hard on him. But he is really changing my mind. Other mentionables, Baertchi and Granlund. Both were broken. Both have been fixed. Knock Granny all you want, but he is up there with Sutter on defensive prowess...IMO. Dunno. Vanek I agree with but Jussi....I think you are seeing some "bounce" in his game that will not sustain but I would be happy to be proven wrong. If I were GM, not sure I would Jussi up for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila Umbrus Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Rob_Zepp said: Dunno. Vanek I agree with but Jussi....I think you are seeing some "bounce" in his game that will not sustain but I would be happy to be proven wrong. If I were GM, not sure I would Jussi up for next year. ...how about now...? lol. I do think he is worth a 1 mil contract. Nothing more. But 3 points tonight and showing chemistry with Horvat. Nice to see. I wonder if he is still good at shoot outs? He used to be the best in the league back in the day with Dallas. Edited March 31, 2018 by Attila Umbrus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now