Olli Jokinen is a former Finnish professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over 18 seasons. He was born on December 5, 1978, in Kuopio, Finland, and began his professional career in 1994 with the Finnish team, HIFK Helsinki.
Jokinen was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, and he made his NHL debut with the team in the 1997-98 season. He played for the Kings for two seasons before being traded to the New York Islanders in 2000.
Jokinen played for the Islanders for two seasons before being traded to the Florida Panthers in 2002. He spent seven seasons with the Panthers, becoming the team's captain in 2003. During his time with the Panthers, Jokinen established himself as a consistent scorer, recording five seasons with 25 or more goals.
In 2008, Jokinen was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes, where he played for two seasons. He then played for the Calgary Flames for three seasons before being traded to the New York Rangers in 2009. Jokinen played for the Rangers for one season before being traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in 2010.
Jokinen played for the Hurricanes for one season before being traded to the Winnipeg Jets in 2011. He played for the Jets for two seasons before being traded to the Nashville Predators in 2013. Jokinen played for the Predators for one season before being traded back to the Panthers in 2014.
Jokinen played his final NHL season with the St. Louis Blues in 2014-15 before retiring from professional hockey. Throughout his NHL career, Jokinen played in 1,231 games, recording 321 goals and 429 assists for a total of 750 points.
Jokinen also represented Finland in international competition, playing in the 1998, 2002, 2006, and 2010 Winter Olympics. He helped Finland win a silver medal at the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy.
Overall, Jokinen had a successful NHL career, playing for eight different teams and establishing himself as a consistent scorer and leader on the ice. He was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to the game, and he remains a respected figure in the hockey community.
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