Olli Jokinen
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"Olli Veli Pekka Jokinen" is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Los Angeles Kings third overall in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, with whom he made his NHL debut. He has also played for the New York Islanders, Florida Panthers, Phoenix Coyotes, Calgary Flames, New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets and Nashville Predators. He began his professional career with KalPa and then HIFK (ice hockey)/HIFK of the Finnish SM-liiga. Additionally, he played for EHC Kloten of the Swiss National League A and Södertälje SK of the Swedish Swedish Hockey League/Elitserien. He also holds the records for most points and goals for the Panthers.

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Every winning team has experienced guys, and that's what we have now, ... It'll be interesting to see how the younger guys react with these older guys around.

It was amazing. Everything went our way, but I think the main thing was the focus right there when the puck dropped, and we didn't change anything.

It's very disappointing. I think we played just a great tournament, so many big games, and I thought we deserve this.

Everybody saw we were ready to play as soon as the puck dropped. Things just kept rolling in the second period. ... It was amazing. Everything went our way.

It is a dream final for us. There are five million at home, and everyone will watch this game.

Probably it's going to taste a little bit bitter in the next few days. You win the bronze, you win the gold, you lose the silver. As a hockey player you always want to win. It's disappointment right now.

I just took a shot, and it went over his pad, but he made a stick save.

This will probably taste a little better in a few days but you win the bronze and the gold medals, you lose the silver.

The past couple years my name has popped up at the trade deadline, (and) I've been traded a couple of times already. I don't think about that. I just hope we get an agreement, get a deal done, and I can stay here.