Jussi Jokinen

Jussi Petteri Jokinen (born April 1, 1983) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey forward.

Jokinen has also played in the NHL for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Columbus Blue Jackets and Vancouver Canucks.

He spent four seasons before his NHL debut playing for Oulun Kärpät of the SM-liiga, the top Finnish league.

On July 1, 2014, as an unrestricted free agent, Jokinen signed a four-year, $16 million contract with the Florida Panthers.

[12] During his second season with the club, Jokinen scored 18 goals and 60 points, the second-best offensive output of his career.

[19] Having completed his NHL career, Jokinen returned to Europe in signing with EHC Kloten of the Swiss League.

[20] Jokinen has played for the Finnish national team in multiple tournaments, including the 2006 and 2014 Winter Olympics, winning a silver and bronze medal.

In 2016, Jokinen and teammate Aleksander Barkov Jr. were selected to represent Team Finland at the 2016 IIHF World Championship.

Jokinen with the Hurricanes in 2009