Confirmed with Link: [EDM/LAK] Oilers trade Jussi Jokinen to LA for Mike Cammalleri

[Jumptheshark]

I think I can speak for most

after visiting the LAK board

this trade sort of confuses everyone

JJ was not clicking in Edmonton but CAm was in LAK

 

[MinimaMoralia]

Eh. Why not.

I can maybe see Strome working well with Cammy. Doesn't do anything to help the speed on that line but hey.

I also would not be shocked if Cam flatlines here. He had some decent chemistry going in LA.

 

[Forgot About Drai]

Honestly if you think about it, this the type of trade Chia really excels at. The maroon, kassian, cammy trades is where he gets his value in and shows his skills as a good GM.

Unfortunately, I believe he leaves much to be desired when making large long-vision type moves. Just my opinion.

 

[Emotive]

Well, he wasn't even dressed against the Caps so it's not like Todd even had that option.

I was curious if there was more to him being scratched and Khaira playing in his spot. I guess now we know why!

 

[MaxR11]

I think I can speak for most

after visiting the LAK board

this trade sort of confuses everyone

JJ was not clicking in Edmonton but CAm was in LAK

ya makes you wonder.... attitude? dressing room issue etc.... something off ice? or maybe just flat out did not play responsible hockey and cheated too much for the King's liking? who knows. Jokes would integrate better into a defensive system.

 

[McDeepika]

Jokinen used to be a real good player so I was excited to get him even though I didn't watch him last year. Clearly isn't the same player anymore. Not expecting much from Cammaleri but hey worth a shot I guess. Not really sure where he fits in the lineup

 

[Frank the Tank]

How can we spin this to trash Chiarelli?

He obviously wants to sabotage Puljujarvi by depriving him of his Finnish mentor/translator just as the kid is starting to play well in the NHL.

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

wow.

jokinen point streak incoming.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Oilers didn't get faster but at least Cammy adds a much needed dimension...an NHL shot and scoring touch

worth a try at this point

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

now trade strome

 

[rickysusedsht]

Great deal for the oil . Camm can score has a great shot and not affraid to use it.i think this was a smart move by chia cant wait to see him in the line up! Good work peter

 

[Joey Moss]

Could be a solid pickup. Should help the PP at the very least, he's always had a great shot.

 

[guymez]

It would be great if Strome and Cammalleri found some chemistry.

That would give the team 3 solid pairings in their top 9.

 

[Frank the Tank]

It would be great if Strome and Cammalleri found some chemistry.

That would give the team 3 solid pairings in their top 9.

It also may be a shot across the bow at Maroon, signaling to him that your top line LW spot may have some competition.

 

[guymez]

It also may be a shot across the bow at Maroon, signaling to him that your top line LW spot may have some competition.

Valid point.
I havent paid much attention to MC at all the past couple of years...I cant remember how good of a skater he is.

 

[slaman]

I have no idea why LA does this... Great trade by Chia.

JJ was the most frustrating forward to watch this year. He's not an NHL player anymore if this season is any indication.

I hope Camm kick starts the bottom 6.

 

[NeverForget06]

Point per game playoff performer

 

[Skobel24]

I wonder if he can play RW.

He can play RW fairly well. At least he used to be able to. Seems like a steal for the Oilers.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Valid point.
I havent paid much attention to MC at all the past couple of years...I cant remember how good of a skater he is.

pretty slow and injury-prone at this point
but he can help the PP imo...he's got a great shot

 

[Weitz]

If he can keep up his point production it’s highway robbery. Cammalleri is still on pace for 40 some points, which will be more than any of our bottom 6 will ever amount to.

Slightly hidden by the fact the kings are playing extremely well. It will be if he can keep it up with the Oilers. I have my doubts.

 

[nabob]

Slightly hidden by the fact the kings are playing extremely well. It will be if he can keep it up with the Oilers. I have my doubts.

He is playing well on a team that is playing well...not sure how anything is hidden there.

 

[Shathar]

The best thing about Cammalleri is he's a super competitive guy. Great move. Why LA did this is beyond me. Perhaps Cam wanted out?

 

[guymez]

pretty slow and injury-prone at this point
but he can help the PP imo...he's got a great shot

Yeah...just checked and the last couple of years has been a bit of challenge for him injury wise.
Despite that though he has been quite consistent offensively. He is still a solid 0.5 ppg player.
Here's hoping he can stay healthy.

 

[Jesus Take the Wheel]

I like the move from the Oilers point of view, liked the Jokinen signing at the time but it clearly wasn't working out. Hopefully Cammalleri can mesh better with the team and be a solid vet that keeps up that .5 ppg production he has so far

 

[Mav3rick07]

Nice !!!

I hope Strome is next .


Will Jokinen go down as the worst Oiler of all time ? 13 games , 1 assist and completely useless.