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Blue Jackets Claim Jussi Jokinen

The Columbus Blue Jackets have claimed forward Jussi Jokinen off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings, according to BlueJackets.com’s Brian Hedger.

The 34-year-old has played 32 games between the Edmonton Oilers (14) and Los Angeles (18), posting one goal and five assists over this season, mostly for the Kings. He averaged 11:15 in LA and has played center in the past, boasting a career 53.8 percent faceoff percentage.

According to Hedger, he carries a $1.1 million cap hit, most of which has already been paid by his other two clubs this season.