Of the six free agents that Dale Tallon signed on July 1st, 2014, Jussi Jokinen was the second most expensive, as his four year contract paid out a total of $16 million. The first year of that contract could have gone better, but it wasn't a disappointment, and if put in a position to succeed, Jokinen could live up to expectations in 2015-2016.
Eye Test
Before we get into Jokinen's play, I want to share some thoughts from Justin Bourne with you.
I find it's common for rec players - hell, & some pros - to operate in two modes with the puck: I'm either trying this on my own, or I'm
— Justin Bourne (@jtbourne) August 18, 2015
passing it.