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Trade: ‘Canes send Jussi Jokinen to Pens

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Carolina Hurricanes’ Jussi Jokinen (36) celebrates after scoring against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 18, 2012, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Trevor Hagan)

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The Pittsburgh Penguins weren’t done making moves after all. Today, they acquired forward Jussi Jokinen from Carolina.

Jokinen cost the Pens a conditional sixth- or seventh-round pick; however, the Hurricanes will retain some salary.

Jokinen is signed through next season with a $3 million cap hit. The 30-year-old recently cleared waivers.

A 30-goal scorer in 2009-10, Jokinen’s production has fallen to just six goals in 33 games this season.