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Jokipakka signed a professional tryout agreement with the Capitals on Tuesday.
The deal makes a lot of sense for both sides -- Jokipakka gets another shot at an NHL roster after it appeared he would have to play in Europe this season, and Washington gets another potential option for its blue-line corps that is a bit thin following the offseason departures of Kevin Shattenkirk and Karl Alzner. Jokipakka has yet to find consistent ice time or point production in any of his three NHL seasons to this point, so he isn't likely to be a usable fantasy option even if he does make the Caps' roster.
