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Flames shuffle lines in bid to spark Iginla, Jokinen

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November 4

Calgary Herald

"The shakeup continues. A day after whipping his troops through a punishing practice, Calgary Flames head coach Brent Sutter shuffled the lines for Tuesday's pre-departure workout at the Pengrowth Saddledome. Most notably, struggling snipers Jarome Iginla and Olli Jokinen were reunited to form a line with winger Eric Nystrom. "I felt we wanted to change up a little bit and we did after the second period the other night," said Sutter, referring to Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. "We'll see. It could change again (today), but at this point in time, I'd like to give it some thought, but today we put them back together and we'll see where we're at." "Both their play needs to be ..."

Iginla, Jokinen reunited

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November 4

Calgary Sun

"Calgary's most controversial celebrity couple is back together again. Snake-bitten snipers Jarome Iginla and Olli Jokinen hit the ice yesterday in matching red practice uniforms, hinting they'll be skating side-by-side tonight when the Flames face off against Stars in Dallas (6:30 p.m, TSN). Written off by many fans as a failed chemistry experiment, the Flames' highest-paid forwards will get another shot to prove the naysayers wrong after being split up five games ago. "Whenever you're not winning, things change up a bit, and we were obviously prepared for that," Iginla said. "I look forward to it. I always enjoy playing with (Jokinen). "He's a big, strong, smart hockey player, and I think ..."

Sutter system challenges Jokinen

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October 30

Calgary Herald

"Plenty is new for Olli Jokinen. His first full season with the Calgary Flames. His first year under coach Brent Sutter. Summing up the transition best may be the change in article — from The Man to a man. After being the leader of the pack for seven winters with the Florida Panthers — and last season's pit stop with the Phoenix Coyotes — Jokinen is now one of the gang. And, yes, that is an adjustment for the big centre. "It's not Olli's fault that he's been (allowed) to do certain things because he's come from certain programs," said Sutter. "It is different because you're having to work within a team concept now . . . and it's not everyone working for you. You've got to go and find that ..."

Flames have faith in Jokinen

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October 30

Toronto Sun

"On the surface, it's easy to say the Olli Jokinen experiment is a flop. In the 11th game of the campaign, last season's major trade-deadline acquisition finally scored his second goal. He has only six points. That's hardly the production expected when Jokinen came from the Phoenix Coyotes. However, head coach Brent Sutter showed he believes talented players can build their way up in his system -- look at the way defence partners Robyn Regehr and Dion Phaneuf worked their way out of early season struggles -- and is adamant Jokinen will hit his high gear."

Jokinen eager for fresh start

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September 4

Calgary Sun

"Olli Jokinen couldn't escape the foul memory of his first playoff experience. His Calgary Flames were unceremoniously bounced by the Chicago Blackhawks in the opening round last spring, and it bothered him early this summer. But he didn't brood too long. "You can't feel sorry all summer," Jokinen said. "It's no point. But it's definitely in the back of your mind, back of your head. "We started sliding at the end of the regular season and never bounced back. We have to be ready from the start of training camp and go from there." Most Flames players gathered yesterday for the team's annual charity golf tournament, with training camp just around the corner. Rookies report for physicals ..."