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Post by wgray on Nov 14, 2021 14:35:12 GMT
www.panthers.co.uk/home/211114-jokinenwww.eliteprospects.com/player/10737/tommi-jokinenGood to see we’ve signed another import heading into next weekend. On paper I don’t think he’s going to bring the physicality or goal scoring that we need up top, but he is highly experienced and he was captain at KalPa for four straight seasons which is impressive. If anything I hope his signing helps to change the lines a bit, he could even find some chemistry with Suoranta, which would be a success.
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Post by Yotes on Nov 14, 2021 15:21:33 GMT
Looks alright, hopefully has a similar impact to the Finn the Yorkies signed (similar Liiga numbers).
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Post by bobness on Nov 14, 2021 17:25:40 GMT
Excellent move on 2 fronts.
Anyone who's been in the Liiga that long (and been a C) can play on any line in the EIHL.
Might kick start Suoranta (who we've yet to see the best of) those two could play together nicely.
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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 14, 2021 17:29:19 GMT
Looks alright, hopefully has a similar impact to the Finn the Yorkies signed (similar Liiga numbers). Yes, please to the similar impact! Very similar Liga average and age but less experience outside Finland. But anything like the output Sheffield have got from theirs will be a welcome boost |
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Post by wgray on Nov 18, 2021 20:00:04 GMT
Has Jokinen arrived yet?
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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 20, 2021 10:42:24 GMT
Had his first training session with the team on Wednesday |
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Post by wgray on Nov 20, 2021 13:54:07 GMT
Had his first training session with the team on Wednesday Good to know, at least he’s had a few training sessions to get to grips with Tim’s systems. |
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Post by frenchy3 on Nov 22, 2021 9:08:02 GMT
Possibly the worst debut I’ve witnessed. Hope he improves as looked very short of fitness Not the impact hoped for.
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Post by deke on Nov 22, 2021 14:37:55 GMT
Think it's a tad unfair to say worst debut . First game with us coming into an established team will always be tough. He was largely invisible hopefully he gets a bit better . However I won't be expecting him to be lighting up the goal scoring charts. The description on elite prospects as having difficulty with consistency is a little concerning though.
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Post by Robbie Nud on Nov 22, 2021 15:20:37 GMT
The description on elite prospects as having difficulty with consistency is a little concerning though. Will fit in well then as "difficulty in consistency2 seems to be the team mantra, and not in game to game but period to period. |
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Post by frenchy3 on Nov 22, 2021 15:26:45 GMT
Sorry should have said mid season rosta addition Looked like he Hadn’t played for a while.
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Post by gordie on Nov 22, 2021 19:49:03 GMT
Don't forget that he can be axed when Doningue returns without effecting our signing numbers
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Post by wgray on Nov 22, 2021 19:56:25 GMT
Don't forget that he can be axed when Doningue returns without effecting our signing numbers I’m not sure how far Domingue is from returning (an update from the club would be nice) but let’s give Jokinen a chance to get going before we think about getting rid of him. |
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Post by gordie on Nov 22, 2021 20:02:36 GMT
Don't forget that he can be axed when Doningue returns without effecting our signing numbers I’m not sure how far Domingue is from returning (an update from the club would be nice) but let’s give Jokinen a chance to get going before we think about getting rid of him. Agreed, but just pointing out that his signing does not have to be permanent if he doesn't make the grade. I'd rather have him that play short. |
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Post by wgray on Nov 22, 2021 20:17:21 GMT
I’m not sure how far Domingue is from returning (an update from the club would be nice) but let’s give Jokinen a chance to get going before we think about getting rid of him. Agreed, but just pointing out that his signing does not have to be permanent if he doesn't make the grade. I'd rather have him that play short. So would I. With us playing Sheffield next weekend, in what is ultimately a meaningless game, I’d like to see him and Suoranta playing on a line with Welsh. I’d also put Boivin, Lane and Baillargeon together. Tim has got to get more out of Suoranta, Lane and Baillargeon. |
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Post by The Flying Shirt on Nov 22, 2021 20:33:23 GMT
I’m not sure how far Domingue is from returning (an update from the club would be nice) but let’s give Jokinen a chance to get going before we think about getting rid of him. Agreed, but just pointing out that his signing does not have to be permanent if he doesn't make the grade. I'd rather have him that play short. If you are going to get rid of players that don't make the grade you are going to have to book a minibus for East Midlands Airport |
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Post by bobness on Nov 22, 2021 21:43:56 GMT
Agreed, but just pointing out that his signing does not have to be permanent if he doesn't make the grade. I'd rather have him that play short. So would I. With us playing Sheffield next weekend, in what is ultimately a meaningless game, I’d like to see him and Suoranta playing on a line with Welsh. I’d also put Boivin, Lane and Baillargeon together. Tim has got to get more out of Suoranta, Lane and Baillargeon. Agreed. All have shown flashes, but inconsistent so far. My big gripe in general is the unbalanced-ness of the lines. Wallace loves to have 2 import lines and a Brit line, in general, rather than 3 more balanced lines. And when injuries come, he splits up lines that don’t need splitting, to ensure that. That’s what it looks like to me, anyway. |
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Post by wgray on Nov 22, 2021 23:06:23 GMT
So would I. With us playing Sheffield next weekend, in what is ultimately a meaningless game, I’d like to see him and Suoranta playing on a line with Welsh. I’d also put Boivin, Lane and Baillargeon together. Tim has got to get more out of Suoranta, Lane and Baillargeon. Agreed. All have shown flashes, but inconsistent so far. My big gripe in general is the unbalanced-ness of the lines. Wallace loves to have 2 import lines and a Brit line, in general, rather than 3 more balanced lines. And when injuries come, he splits up lines that don’t need splitting, to ensure that. That’s what it looks like to me, anyway. It has been difficult with injuries and inconsistent individual performances. I’d like to see us put Tousignant, Myers and Betteridge back together. I think that they brought energy, physicality and it seemed to get the most out of Ollie. Our two most consistent and creative players, in my eyes, are Boivin and Welsh, maybe separating them might spark the others that they play with. This weekend I’d be happy if we went with: Jokinen - Welsh - Suoranta Boivin - Lane - Baillargeon Tousignant - Myers - Betteridge Hopkins - - Kelsall |
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