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Jokinen's pre-deadline dream

You know Olli Jokinen is just dying for his phone to ring before the clock strikes 3 p.m. ET on Monday. After getting the boot from the contending Nashville Predators as part of a recent trade package, the veteran forward is stuck in a situation with which he’s all too familiar: Playing for a team with little (read: zero) aspiration of making the postseason. Having participated in only six playoff games in his entire NHL career, the 36-year-old can only hope his stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs is exceptionally brief.

Fortunately, everyone’s on the same page same page in Toronto. With little use for a UFA-to-be in the twilight of his career, the rebuilding Leafs are doing their best to showcase Jokinen in hopes of getting something -- anything, really -- in return. And while the veteran won’t top most contenders’ trade wish lists, he could fill a hole somewhere, once other -- more sought-after -- assets are spoken for.

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