Greetings from Jussi Jokinen
by Bob Harwood Waeghe on Jun 30, 2009 9:22 PM EDT
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Earlier today, I sent a congratulatory email to Jussi Jokinen and asked him what he had been doing so far this offseason. I also asked if he had any comments to pass on to fans. He responded shortly afterwards and this is what he had to say:
I am VERY excited to be returning to Carolina for the next two years.. It's been very nice seeing and hanging out with family and friends here in Finland. I started my summer training program last week. I noticed that the Canes drafted two defensemen from Finland this past weekend. They are pretty young and I do not know much about them, though.
I hope all Canes fans are having a great summer!
Best Regards,
Jussi Jokinen
Thank you, Jussi, for your response and enjoy your time!
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Now that the versatile forward is under contract, who will be next for the Canes?
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Very cool that he'd answer.
How do you have his contact info?
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 30, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the relay. (I got the Tweet a few minutes ago – I feel so young and hip)
Any chance you can introduce me to Tuomo ;)
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Jun 30, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Michael,
He emailed me previously when I gave Joni Pitkanen my card, (who passed it on to him), when I asked for help working on this article. I think his translation skills are better than Joni’s. Very nice guy and very accessible.
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by Bob Harwood Waeghe on Jun 30, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If JR doesn’t get anyone good for us this FA, I will still be happy b/c he got Jussi re-signed.
Although I would like to add a couple of good guys for the team though….
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by Ivan459 on Jun 30, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 30, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And how did you get hooked up with Joni?
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 30, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WIth Bubba’s press credentials, he gets entry into the locker room and rub shoulders with local hockey greatness on a regular basis…I’m tellin’ ya this is the right place to be =D
And me – I just get to tie skates for Mites and make sure their parents get them to those 6am games in Garner on the right day.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Jun 30, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fortunate to have media access this past season. I wish I had the time to do more with it.
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by Bob Harwood Waeghe on Jun 30, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aha...cool
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 30, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lemme know if you ever need a surrogate – I can just dress up like your ID picture and hold the camcorder. No one need ever know.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Jun 30, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Jussi is becoming my fav Carolina player. If I can save up enough $$$, I will buy a #36 jersey. If he reads this: Thanks for the response Jussi!
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by Ivan459 on Jun 30, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Class guy, w/o a doubt. I admire a lot of the Finnish players b/c all they seem to do is win w/o any drama. Look at Dallas back when they had a bunch of them (including Jussi).
by Cory Lavalette on Jun 30, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad to hear you’re coming around to my opinion on those Finns, Cory. =D
(And it’s not just about that nice photo of Hedman.)
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Jun 30, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very cool and kudos to Jussi! Stars fans still miss him!
by Art_M on Jun 30, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Art M: You’re the second Stars fan who stopped by here to express their fondness for Jussi. (I remember at least one when Jussi was making all the highlight reels for his play off game winners) How often does the typical NHL player have such well-wishing hold-over fans? Must be something that sets him apart.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Jun 30, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For those of you who prefer to dwell more on the happy Finn than the Rosey regrets, 99.9 The Fan had about a 10 minute interview with him that’s now on their site. I can’t get the URL for just the audio to work, but this link, will get you close, then scroll toward the bottom till you see Jussi’s picture.
He speaks of Carolina as his American home and his appreciation for having fellow countrymen on the team. He also really appreciates his relationship with the fans. (as evidenced by the quick email reply to Bubba).
Makes me wonder what we’ll be hearing from Chad in the next couple days….?
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Jun 30, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What a class act
First off, delighted that you were able to correspond with Jussi, and what a nice gesture for him to reply back so quickly!
It seems to me Jussi has found a real fit here with this organization, talent-wise and character-wise.
As far as who to sign next, perhaps his fellow Finn? That would be just fine by me.
Oh, and by the way, I think you citizen journalists need a citizen photographer. Just sayin. ;-)
by LTD on Jun 30, 2009 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i agree.
bubba, any pings from finland this week?
by chrisj on Jun 30, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris, I don’t think he does. The impression that I get is that most of the players don’t spend much time on the internet. But I could be wrong.
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by Bob Harwood Waeghe on Jul 1, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can check for yourself.
The “sitemeter” button all the way on the bottom right tracks all the visitors and their locations.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 30, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats kinda creepy… but cool.
That tracker gives a little bit tooo much info out.
by packpigskinfan25 on Jun 30, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoa, am i a loser for spending like 20 minutes looking around the sitemeter thing being flabbergasted by the information on it?
by mariokohler on Jul 1, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had the same reaction. TMI, but hard not to explore. Pandora’s box.
Who’d of thought Brazil would rank with Finnland for visitors following the Canes on this blog?
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Jul 1, 2009 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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