Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice knew Olli Jokinen's game well from coaching against him for several seasons in the Southeast Division, but he didn't know anything else about the Finnish center.
He's finding out there is a lot more to his game than just what he does on the ice during games. Maurice praised Jokinen's leadership and his fitness level.
"He's a really, really fit guy, which is a good example for a young team, to see how hard you've gotta work, especially when you get older," Maurice said. "On the bench he's calling the game the right way and saying the right things. He's been versatile for us. We're using him in all situations and his minutes up."
Jokinen played 21:24 in a 3-2 win against the Ducks at Honda Center last week. That's the most he's played in a regulation game this season and the third-most ice time he'd received through the team's first 55 games.
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