Jokinen, who has been skating with the Sedin twins , has picked up two goals in four games since being acquired the Canucks. Tyler Motte will take his spot in the lineup and either Jake Virtanen and Sam Gagner should skate with the Sedin’s.
Jokinen will suit up for his fourth team of the 2017-18 season when he plays alongside the Sedin Twins tonight vs. the Islanders. Jokinen, who is just a few years removed from a 60-point season with the Panthers, has picked up just one goal and six assists (seven points) in 46 games with the Kings, Oilers and Blue Jackets this year.
Jokinen heads to his fourth team this season and has picked up just one goal and six assists (seven points) in 46 combined games with the Oilers, Kings and Blue Jackets. After a great year in 2015-16, Jokinen has no fantasy value at this point in his career.
Jokinen has had a very difficult campaign after signing with the Oilers this offseason. Jokinen had just one assist in 14 games with Edmonton before being traded to the Kings, where he added another five points (1G / 4A) in 18 games. The Blue Jackets offence needs a boost and Jokinen should help their 30th ranked power-play (13.5%).
Jokinen struggled to get on his feet in Edmonton, collecting just one assist in 14 games with the Oilers. Jokinen is a smart player, but played a slow game that didn’t quite fit the Oilers scheme. The Kings play a much more up-tempo style than they have in years past, so it might not be a great fit in L.A. either, but Jokinen brings versatility and playmaking ability to the Kings bottom-6 and has the ability to work his way up the depth chart.
Jokinen was set to enter his final-year of a four-year deal that carried a $4.0M cap-hit. HIs buyout will save the Panthers $2.7M against the cap in 2017-18. The veteran winger had an outstanding 2015-16 season, but struggled last year after the emergence of Jonathan Marchessault. Jokinen finished the season with 28 points (11G / 17A) in 69 games and likely won’t have a time finding a new home in free agency.
Jokinen has been out since October 20th, but will be back in the Panthers’ lineup tonight vs. the Sharks. Jokinen will return to his spot on the Panthers’ second line with Vincent Trocheck and Reilly Smith. He has two assists in four games this season.
Jokinen took part in the Panthers’ morning skate on Monday, but will not play tonight vs. the Lightning. Jokinen is nearing a return, so expect him to be back in the lineup on Thursday vs. the Sharks.
Jokinen has missed the last six games and will miss at least two more games before potentially returning next week. Jokinen has registered two assists in four games.
Jokinen is day-to-day with a lower-body injury that he suffered on Thursday. With Jokinen out, the Panthers have recalled Kyle Rau from Springfield (AHL) and he will replace Jokinen on the second line.
Jokinen had to go to the dentist after being caught by a high stick on Thursday’s game and he is also dealing with a knee issue. He is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game, so monitor his status during the morning skate.
Jokinen was a late scratch from Tuesday’s game and is listed as day-to-day. With Jokinen out, Teddy Purcell will re-enter the lineup and Jiri Hudler moves into the top-6. Monitor Jokinen’s status prior to Thursday’s game in Toronto.
Jokinen missed Friday’s game with an illness but will be back in lineup tonight in Columbus. With Jokinen back in, Shawn Thornton will take a seat. Jokinen has no points in his last four games.
Jokinen missed the Panthers morning skate and likely won’t play tonight because of flu-like symptoms. Jokinen has no points in his last four games and has 12 points (2G / 10A) in 20 games. Expect Jimmy Hayes to be back in the lineup.
Jokinen, 31, had 57 points (21G / 37A) in 81 games playing on a line with Evgeni Malkin and James Neal (when healthy). He loses the chance to play with Malkin, but he goes to a Panthers team with some young but very skilled centres like Nick Bjugstad and Aleksander Barkov.
