Jokinen's time with the Flames has been strange to say the least. With his contract set to expire at season's end, I look at how we got here and what to do with the Flames number one center.
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Trade him for Jordan Staal and a first round pick...
...but, knowing our luck, we'll end up with some has been on their last leg like Crosby
trade him with a pick for Roy and Kassian
Trade him to Washington with Sarich for Ward and Schultz!
If we were out of it he may have been convinced for a 3 month road trip for another team. Now, we cant
Now 3 year deal, 4.5 mil first year
2.0 each in remaining 2 years. max!
Forget trading Olli, he already said days ago that he is not interested in leaving his family for up to 4 months.
In Finnish media he has said that he's not worried about getting traded because he has a ntc in his contract and pretty much confirmed he's not going to waive it because of family issues.
Thats OK atc, but I wouldnt give him a NTC in the next contract then without huge $$$$ discounting. Works both ways.
ya definitely not a ntc if he re-signs. 3 yrs 4mil/2.5/2.5. a 2 yr would be preferable.But he could easily play wing if we had other centers step up
jordan staal and a pick for a washed up jokinen? ur dreamin bud