Blue Jackets Claim Jussi Jokinen Off Waivers
- Updated: January 17, 2018
According to Jon Rosen of lakingsinsider.com, the Columbus Blue Jackets have claimed former Los Angeles Kings forward Jussi Jokinen off of waivers.
As noted by @FriedgeHNIC, Columbus claimed Jussi Jokinen off waivers. The best of luck moving forward to Jussi and his family! Enjoyed getting to know him in LA.
— Jon Rosen (@lakingsinsider) January 17, 2018
Pierre LeBrun of TSN also reported the news.
Jussi Jokinen placed on waivers today
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) January 16, 2018
Brian Hedger of the Jackets also reported the news.
#CBJ have claimed veteran forward Jussi Jokinen from #LAKings off waivers.
Jokinen, 34, has 6 points (1 goal, 5 assists) in 32 games split between #Oilers (14 games) & Kings (18 games).
Jokinen can play all three forward positions. He started in the d-zone about 53% in LA.
— Brian Hedger (@JacketsInsider) January 17, 2018
Los Angeles will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Staples Center tonight. They are looking to end their losing streak. As more information surfaces on the Kings and their roster news, we will keep you up to date.
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