The Kings get to see former 1st round selection at least 6 times next year.

[Len-Det64]

Jokinen gets traded from Florida to Phoenix for Kieth Ballard, Nick Boyton and the 49th.

[kingsfan28]

I'm more dissapointed that we won't be able to run Ballard 6 times next year, for taking shots at Kopitar in the WC a few months ago.

[Lars H]

Thanks, Gary Bettman.

[Rocket]

The Dogs totally HOSED Florida.

I think this deal will shift the power of the Western Conference because they have a big-time center playing alongside an already good and improving team.

They also have Turris (maybe Boedker as well?) looking to join them this year.

Ballard was the key guy, but lets face it, the rest with him just don't add up to what Olli brings.

Its already more than a tough job to make the playoffs and with what Phoenix has done, its going to be VERY hard next year.

Lets hope that age finally puts Detroit and Dallas into rebuild mode, but it would seem pretty unlikely for next year?

[Lars H]

Originally Posted by Rocket

The Dogs totally HOSED Florida.

I think this deal will shift the power of the Western Conference because they have a big-time center playing alongside an already good and improving team.

They also have Turris (maybe Boedker as well?) looking to join them this year.

Ballard was the key guy, but lets face it, the rest with him just don't add up to what Olli brings.

Its already more than a tough job to make the playoffs and with what Phoenix has done, its going to be VERY hard next year.

Lets hope that age finally puts Detroit and Dallas into rebuild mode, but it would seem pretty unlikely for next year?

Unlikely for Detroit. Likely for Dallas.

But we have been saying that about Dallas for three seasons now.