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.
By matt, February 1, 2010 @ 12:02 pm
your thoughts? Do you think it’s dead, or just the Flames being ‘tards?
By jack, February 1, 2010 @ 12:08 pm
Deal is dead…no way they play both guys if they were going to pull the trigger.
Jordan Reply:
February 1st, 2010 at 12:12 pm
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.
By matt, February 1, 2010 @ 12:44 pm
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
Jordan Reply:
February 1st, 2010 at 12:47 pm
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.
By Bettman's Nightmare, February 1, 2010 @ 12:54 pm
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?
By Jeremy, February 1, 2010 @ 4:21 pm
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.
By Bettman's Nightmare, February 1, 2010 @ 5:27 pm
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.