Backlund's better. Jokinen was a waiver wire guy just a month ago, and there is a reason he's a healthy scratch again .
And well yeah, no crap Jokinen has had better career numbers up until now. One guy just turning 24 and one guy being 30 might have to do with that.
I would obviously take Backlund over Jokinen, based on youth, potential, and what his current level of play is. Frankly, and I feel dirty saying it, I think Stajan is currently better than both.
Backlund should be the better player eventually (hopefully), but today Jokinen is the better player no doubt.
Well there is a doubt, a serious doubt. Jokinen isn't a healthy scratch tonight because of salary concerns. Wouldn't even think about trading Backlund for Jokinen.
Well there is a doubt, a serious doubt. Jokinen isn't a healthy scratch tonight because of salary concerns. Wouldn't even think about trading Backlund for Jokinen.
Anyways, Crosby Crosby Crosby.
I'll stop here, but he's not really a healthy scratch actually. Reasoner took him out a few weeks ago, and he hasn't played since then. Game time decision tonight, and he should come back next game.
There also is the two-way element of Jokinen's game. Adding another forward who is comfortable at both ends of the ice could prove to be of significant value in the playoffs. And Jokinen has something of a postseason track record: He scored seven times in 18 games (including three game-winners) during Carolina's run to the 2009 Eastern Conference Finals, where the Hurricanes were swept by the Penguins.
Last edited by trackercowe; 05-17-2013 at 06:47 PM.
"unbelievable leadership" is how Weeks described Gonchar talking to a relief goalie.... the hyperbole these guys use...
Kind of like when you can recognize a building full of "hockey educated fans" by their ability to make a sign about a 'back-up' goalie that has played more along the lines of a 1B the entire season?
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No, I don't blame the goal on him. He just hasn't looked too good I think. He should have been able to bury that chance against the cold backup. He's getting shots, but he can't buy a goal. I dunno.
