Jussi Jokinen

Basics

Type:

Out of Organization

Position:

Left Wing

Shoots/Catches:

Left

Height:

5.11

Weight:

183

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:

-7

Draft Info

Draft Status:

Drafted

Draft Year:

2001

Draft Type:

NHL Entry Draft

Drafted By:

Dallas Stars

Round:

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:

$1812500

Contract End Year:

2009

Contract End Status:

RFA

Salary:

$1875000

Bio

Awards:

2006-07

Played in the NHL YoungStars Game

2005-06

Olympic Silver Medal (2006-FIN)

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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