EXCLUSIVE: Olli Jokinen to retire with Florida Panthers

By: Andy Slater

The Florida Panthers' all-time points leader will Finnish his career with the organization. 

Olli Jokinen is set to retire with the Panthers, according to multiple sources. The team has planned a special tribute for the Finnish-born NHL star. The ceremony will be held next Tuesday at the BB&T Center when the Panthers take on one of Jokinen's other former teams, the New York Rangers.

During his 17-year career, Jokinen played for 10 teams, but his most memorable years were spent with the Panthers. 

Jokinen scored 188 goals and totaled 419 points during his time in Florida. 

Over his 1,231 games played in the NHL, Jokinen collected 750 points. His last game was April 11, 2015 with the St. Louis Blues. 

Jokinen was named captain for the Panthers during the 2003-2004 season.

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