Flames Acquire Olli Jokinen from Coyotes

The Calgary Flames made a big splash on deadline day by acquiring center Olli Jokinen fro the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for C Matthew Lombardi, LW Brandon Prust, and Calgary's first round pick in the 2009 or 2010 Entry Draft at Calgary's choice. The Flames also received a third round pick from the Coyotes. The trade reunites Jokinen with Mike Keenan for the first time since the two were together in Florida. Jokinen had popped up in trade rumors in recent weeks because he was not fitting in well with some of the Coyotes' young players. In 57 games so far this season, Jokinen has 21 goals and 21 assists for 42 points. Lombardi has nine goals and 21 assists for 30 points in 50 games this season. Prust, who is currently sidelined with a concussion, has one goal and one assist for two points and 79 penalty minutes in 25 games this season. Jokinen brings the Flames a tremendous amount of offensive experience and firepower. He will fit in nicely with the likes of Jarome Iginla, Mike Cammalleri, and Daymond Langkow. Lombardi will bring lots of speed and offensive depth to the Coyotes, while Prust brings lots of toughness to their lineup.