Jussi Jokinen
Basics
Type:
Non-Prospect
Position:
Center
Shoots/Catches:
Left
Height:
5.11
Weight:
183 lbs.
Born:
April 1, 1983
Hometown:
Kalajoki, FIN
Acquired:
Acquired in a trade with Dallas on Feburary 26, 2008
Last Team:
Tampa Bay (NHL)
Projects As:
Top six forward
Depth Chart Weight:
76 Draft Info
Draft Status:
Drafted
Draft Year:
2001
Draft Type:
NHL Entry Draft
Drafted By:
Dallas Stars
Round:
6
Pick No.:
192
Draft Team:
Karpat (FIN) Contract
Contract Status:
Signed
Waiver Status:
Waiver Eligible
Signing Date:
08/30/2007
Contract Length:
2 years
Cap Number:
$1,812,500
Contract End Year:
2009
Contract End Status:
RFA
Salary:
$1,875,000 Scouting Report
Strengths:
Is skilled and polished. Rarely makes mistakes with the puck and is also a sound positional forward. Oozes offensive potential. Excels in shootouts.
Weaknesses:
Isn't very big, and can be intimidated by big NHL defensemen. Is considered 'soft' by NHL standards, and must get stronger.
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