Very Unusual
Generally, when teams are on the verge of a trade, the players involved are scratched as a precaution. An injury to a player involved in a trade would essentially kill the deal. This is the sole reason why Olli Jokinen suiting up for Calgary tonight when the Flames are in Philly is a very, very unusual move.
More details as they come.
your thoughts? Do you think it’s dead, or just the Flames being ‘tards?
Deal is dead…no way they play both guys if they were going to pull the trigger.
I have to agree.
There can’t be a deal as far as Calgary is concerned if they’re risking injury to Jokinen.
It just doesn’t make any sense what-so-ever.
Seems like Kotalik is the one holding this up. Dude, the Rangers don’t want you, move on, you’re still getting paid.
http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/slapshot/rangers_kotalik_blocking_trade_to_XnFnx8eZp8R8h0Q34aU5yM
This is the only development that makes sense.
If Kotalik hasn’t waived it, there’s some reason why Calgary is playing Jokinen. Not a great reason, but still a reason.
A little sour grapes from Kotalik to Sather. I think he just wants to make a point. Regardless, do we know his whole “no trade” list?
The reason they are playing Jokinen is because they need to win. They would be without two players (Jokinen and Prust) and I guess calling up two random players hurts them. Either way, I’d like to see this resolved. And resolved fast.
Kotalik should be thankful to the Rangers & Sather; because of them, all he has to do is show a glimmer of talent to be guaranteed $3 mil a year.