We will start by saying, the Alex Nylander for Henri Jokiharju trade is a victory for the Buffalo Sabres, however, in Nylander’s first season in Chicago there have been flashes of a player who could still be productive at the NHL level.
When you look at the numbers for both players, it tells an interesting story. As a player, Jokiharju as his steady defensive play is, he is the kind of player that could have benefited from the Blackhawks in the defensive woes.
While Jokiharju has not lit it up offensively in Buffalo, he has excelled in a very difficult forward matchup.