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With time running out, Jesse Joensuu hoping to make his mark

Islanders winger Jesse Joensuu knows time is running

Photo credit: Christopher Pasatieri, 2009

Upon his arrival to join the team this morning for 10:30 practice, Bridgeport power forward Jesse Joensuu was frank about his intentions during his call-up stint for the Islanders.

"Time is running out for me," Joensuu said. "It's time for me to show I have NHL abilities."

The 6-4 Finnish forward, a second-round pick in the 2006 NHL entry draft, was regarded as a...

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