[Trade] Cammalleri to Edmonton for J. Jokinen

[Major Major]

Based on the relationship of Cammi to the franchise, I'd say that he no longer fit their plans after a 16 game tryout, didn't want to embarrass him by sending him down, saw a team that would take him off their hands for a nothing contract, and now they can scratch or send down Jussi all they want without anyone caring.

[Ashasx]

Cammalleri has a -8.1 CF% rel right now. Jokinen is at +3.9 and has historically been a productive player with strong possession numbers.

My guess is LA expects Jokinen to be a better player when put in a better situation. It's not a trade I'd make, but there is some reason to be found.

[IgiTang]

Jussi was too defensive minded and couldn't keep up with Connor when it was Jussi's shift to be Connor's winger.

Cammi can keep up with Connor and doesn't stress too much about defence.

Perfect fit! Lol

[GGG]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Cammalleri has a -8.1 CF% rel right now. Jokinen is at +3.9 and has historically been a productive player with strong possession numbers.

My guess is LA expects Jokinen to be a better player when put in a better situation. It's not a trade I'd make, but there is some reason to be found.

Edmontons shot inflation paying off already.

[Pliddy]

Does $100000 in Cap space mean that much?

[Pliddy]

If someone could photoshop Cammie in sweatpants and nice shoes that would be great

[calumniate]

Odd trade. I really thought Drouin would be going the other way

[bubbsy]

Screw the oilers and the kings. Guys putting up 0.5 points/game and they trade him for basically a non-factor.

Great trade on paper for the oilers at first glance. Pure scorer for basically garbage.

[Salt Water Cowboy #10]

Originally Posted by Groot

Like most others have said, this makes no sense from LA's persepctive, at all.

Trade a 0.5 PPG player this season for a 0.07 PPG player. 1 for 1. What dirt does Chia have on Blake? Must be bad to get him to agree to this.

Maybe it has to do with a past trade, and those “future considerations” they add in occasionally?

[Karl]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Calamari is just a shell of a what he used to be. I'd rather have Jokinen.

As bad as Cammalleri is now, Jokinen is even worse IMO.

I don't understand this move from the LA Kings perspective at all. LA must think Jokinen still has something left to offer as an NHL player, but I don't think he does.

I think JJ is done.

[FBI]

Don't like this one.. I have a fondness for Cammy's one timers.. Hopefully he is older and slower now and super crappy defensively. Not sure why LA is making changes for the sake of changes. Two thumbs down.

[SofaProfessor]

Wow. Huge trade.

Where will Katz's son sit on the Stanley Cup parade float? McDavid's lap?

[Jetfire]

I don't hate Cammalleri at all, it's not like Cammy willingly signed with such a garbage franchise. We should be sending him condolences for getting traded there. ;P

[IrishSpring2013]

for 2009 , this is a huge trade..!

[PugnaciousIntern]

I think the hope is that this will be a boost for the Oilers PP. Their special teams have been lacking. If he's healthy he can still be productive offensively. Will be interesting to see if he is indeed a net positive with all his defensive issues, but my overall first impressions is that the Oilers upgraded.

[PugnaciousIntern]

Also, who does Edmonton dress tonight if JJ is out of the lineup?

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by PugnaciousIntern

Also, who does Edmonton dress tonight if JJ is out of the lineup?

they'll just play McDavid a little more

[badradio]

They realized they got the wrong Jokinen and needed another former Flame...

[Strange Brew]

Seriously, why does LA want this guy? He's not even waiver wire worthy.

[MisterJoji]

Originally Posted by Racki

Very unfortunate news. Could see Iginla joining him. That would be just awful for Flames fans.

Nah, Iggy wants to go to a playoff team.