I, amongst many other Ottawa Senators were hopeful that Lazar could entice a first-round draft pick. Unfortunately not, defenceman Jyrki Jokipakka is also heading to the Senators. Mike Kostka is also heading to the Flames.
Who is Jyrki Jokipakka?
The former 195th overall, 7th round pick of the 2011 draft joins from the Calgary Flames. The Finn will be utilised as a sixth defenceman, potentially sitting games as a healthy scratch.
Don’t expect him to be a revelation in Ottawa, he will provide depth as a stay-at-home who will come in handy when pairing with Ottawa’s more attacking defensemen.