Back to Finland...

So as of right now it seems that Janne will be returning to his native Finland to play a rival team in the SM-Liiga Jokerit... Thanks to one of our faithful Finnish readers Obelix, I was informed that the Jokes are currently losing 5-0 at the end of the 2nd period, so they probably have little to no chance against the Pens... Anyways here is another picture Obelix sent me (he actually sent me 2 but i'm saving one for the picture of the week), of Janne with Formula 1 Driver Heikki Kovalainen...

I can only assume that Janne is calling his shot for this years Stanely Cup finals...

Will Janne will be eligible for ROY honors?

In the NHL, a player can be no older than 26 to win the rookie award, a limit established to avoid a repeat of 1990. That year, 31-year-old Sergei Makarov won the NHL's award over 19-year-old Mike Modano. Makarov had played professionally for years in the Soviet Union.Some have suggested a similar age limit for baseball's rookie award.(excerpt from an SI article)

Janne doesn't turn 27 until May 11 2009, but will he considered a professional with his playing in the Finnish Elte league