According to Pierre LeBrun of ESPN, the agent for center Olli Jokinen said that the Rangers have had no contact with his client and expect Jokinen to find work on the open market. He also said that he expects Jokinen to play in the NHL and that the KHL is not an option.
“They have not talked to us. I do not expect them to at this point,” said Jokinen’s agent, Mark Gandler, to ESPN.com. “I thought he played well in New York. I think he has a lot of value in the league. I think a lot of teams could use him. He has a few good years ahead of him. He’s healthy, he’s got skill and ability.”
This is expected news. The Rangers traded for Jokinen partially for some offense, but also because he was on a one-year deal and the player he was traded for, ...
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Olli Jokinen and New York Rangers Not on Speaking Terms
Posted: 17th June 2010 by Broadway Hockey Daily in NHLComments Off on Olli Jokinen and New York Rangers Not on Speaking Terms