Jokinen wants out of Florida
Jun 19, 2008 20:47:01 GMT -5
Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 19, 2008 20:47:01 GMT -5
Interesting scenario unfolding in Florida, though it is Bruce Garrioch reporting it. If true, the Panthers will be in the driver's seat for this one. Also consider who his agent is.
What do you think? Do we have the horses to go the other way?
Jokinen wants out
Panthers will try to grant wish
By BRUCE GARRIOCH -- Sun Media
Olli Jokinen has packed his bags.
League sources told Sun Media yesterday that the Panthers centre has told GM Jacques Martin he wants out and the club will try to grant his wish during this weekend's NHL draft in Ottawa.
While Jokinen's agent, Mark Gandler, wouldn't confirm the trade demand, indications are the relationship between Jokinen and Martin is so strained that incoming coach Peter DeBoer won't be able to help soothe things over.
"The player's job is to play. The manager's job is to manage," said Gandler.
It's believed the Flames have made a pitch for Jokinen, who played for current Calgary coach Mike Keenan in Florida.
The Panthers, however, are going to want more than forward Alex Tanguay from the Flames if they're going to make a deal.
The Flames aren't alone in their pursuit of Jokinen. Sources say the Coyotes, Blues, Canucks, Wild and Islanders have all shown an interest in Jokinen.
Now, it's up to but Martin to get the best deal -- especially in light of Keenan's fiasco in 2006, when he dealt goalie Roberto Luongo from Florida to Vancouver for winger Todd Bertuzzi.
"(Martin) wants to make a big deal," a league source said. "The Panthers need to make a push for a playoff spot ... they've never done it with Jokinen, but they want to use him to see if they can get a couple of keys to help them get over the top.
"(It's) going to be a tough deal for them to make."
OFF THE GLASS
Flames GM Darryl Sutter is having a tough time making trades. It's believed the Flames have been shopping D Rhett Warrener and D Adrian Aucoin, but haven't found any takers. Calgary is looking for scoring help in return ... Not only is the Lightning going to hire Barry Melrose as coach, the whisper is Phoenix assistant coach Rick Tocchet and Melrose's former assistant with the Kings, Cap Raedar, will be on his staff ... There's a lot of talk the Leafs are going to make a Group II offer to Flyers restricted free-agent C Jeff Carter on July 1. Toronto GM Cliff Fletcher tried to deal for Carter at the trade deadline in February, but couldn't when Leafs D Tomas Kaberle refused to waive his no-trade clause ... Don't expect to see free-agent C Alexei Yashin back in the NHL next season. Teams aren't willing to pay his asking price and he can make more money if he signs a deal with Yaroslavl in the Russian league ... The Senators haven't officially completed the buyout of G Ray Emery's contract. Ottawa is still holding out hope it will be able to trade him this weekend ... The Kings may be ready to hire former Grand Rapids coach Mike Stothers to take over for Marc Crawford, who was fired earlier this month.
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What do you think? Do we have the horses to go the other way?
Jokinen wants out
Panthers will try to grant wish
By BRUCE GARRIOCH -- Sun Media
Olli Jokinen has packed his bags.
League sources told Sun Media yesterday that the Panthers centre has told GM Jacques Martin he wants out and the club will try to grant his wish during this weekend's NHL draft in Ottawa.
While Jokinen's agent, Mark Gandler, wouldn't confirm the trade demand, indications are the relationship between Jokinen and Martin is so strained that incoming coach Peter DeBoer won't be able to help soothe things over.
"The player's job is to play. The manager's job is to manage," said Gandler.
It's believed the Flames have made a pitch for Jokinen, who played for current Calgary coach Mike Keenan in Florida.
The Panthers, however, are going to want more than forward Alex Tanguay from the Flames if they're going to make a deal.
The Flames aren't alone in their pursuit of Jokinen. Sources say the Coyotes, Blues, Canucks, Wild and Islanders have all shown an interest in Jokinen.
Now, it's up to but Martin to get the best deal -- especially in light of Keenan's fiasco in 2006, when he dealt goalie Roberto Luongo from Florida to Vancouver for winger Todd Bertuzzi.
"(Martin) wants to make a big deal," a league source said. "The Panthers need to make a push for a playoff spot ... they've never done it with Jokinen, but they want to use him to see if they can get a couple of keys to help them get over the top.
"(It's) going to be a tough deal for them to make."
OFF THE GLASS
Flames GM Darryl Sutter is having a tough time making trades. It's believed the Flames have been shopping D Rhett Warrener and D Adrian Aucoin, but haven't found any takers. Calgary is looking for scoring help in return ... Not only is the Lightning going to hire Barry Melrose as coach, the whisper is Phoenix assistant coach Rick Tocchet and Melrose's former assistant with the Kings, Cap Raedar, will be on his staff ... There's a lot of talk the Leafs are going to make a Group II offer to Flyers restricted free-agent C Jeff Carter on July 1. Toronto GM Cliff Fletcher tried to deal for Carter at the trade deadline in February, but couldn't when Leafs D Tomas Kaberle refused to waive his no-trade clause ... Don't expect to see free-agent C Alexei Yashin back in the NHL next season. Teams aren't willing to pay his asking price and he can make more money if he signs a deal with Yaroslavl in the Russian league ... The Senators haven't officially completed the buyout of G Ray Emery's contract. Ottawa is still holding out hope it will be able to trade him this weekend ... The Kings may be ready to hire former Grand Rapids coach Mike Stothers to take over for Marc Crawford, who was fired earlier this month.
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