RWJC Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 (edited) TSN’s Chris Johnston of Insider Trading is reporting that former Edmonton Oilers forward Jesse Puljujarvi is eyeing an NHL return in early to mid-December after undergoing hip surgery in the offseason. Puljujarvi became an unrestricted free agent after he was non-tendered a qualifying offer by the Carolina Hurricanes that followed a trade there late last season by the Oilers. The 25-year-old was once a highly touted prospect after being selected fourth overall but has never lived up to those lofty expectations managing just 51 goals and 63 assists in 334 NHL games. More from Johnston: "Puljujarvi is skating in Finland right now... and it sounds as if he's feeling very, very good. He's hoping to return in early to mid December in terms of playing." - Chris Johnston The 25 year old Puljujarvi had five goals and 16 points in 75 games split between the Oilers and the Hurricanes. In total he has 51 goals and 114 points in 334 games. Not awful, by any means, but not exactly what you'd expect from a former 4th overall pick and a player who was scouted as one of the top offensive players in his draft. His best season came in 2021-22 with the Oilers when he managed 14 goals and 36 points in 65 games. To be frank though, Puljujarvi has never really come close to matching that level of production in any other season. If you're ever seen Puljujarvi play, you'll understand why the mere mention of his name can trigger some Oilers fans. He just oozes with natural skill and physical capabilities, but he has such a complete lack of fundamental understanding about both the offensive and the defensive flow of the game. He always seems like one play early or one play late in all areas of the ice. 'All the tools, but no tool box,' as the old saying goes. Edited November 3, 2023 by RWJC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJC Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 Who takes a chance on this guy? COL with a Nichushkin 2.0? Be interesting to see where (if) he winds up after double hip surgery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Sign him up Allvin... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 He's free and he'd probably come cheap, he's also prime aged I imagine he'll land somewhere 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJC Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, Coconuts said: He's free and he'd probably come cheap, he's also prime aged I imagine he'll land somewhere Big question - shallow or deep end? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 9 minutes ago, RWJC said: Big question - shallow or deep end? Depends on whether he signs with a coastal team or not 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 21 minutes ago, Coconuts said: He's free and he'd probably come cheap, he's also prime aged I imagine he'll land somewhere Yup. Definitely an NHL club will give him a shot. He’s big and skilled. But he’s terrible away from the puck and he’s a dough head. Hope he ends up in Calgary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hughes Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Sign him. I need someone to wash my jock strap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekker Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, RWJC said: He always seems like one play early or one play late in all areas of the ice. This describes PoolParty perfectly from all the times I've seen him play. Struggles with hockey sense. Seems like a great guy, always smiling, loves the game. Hope he can salvage an NHL career. Edited November 3, 2023 by Rekker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammertime Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Odd. said: I wasn't really a fan of him until now. How great would a Boeser Puljujarvi Halloween colab be? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Hronek Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Odd. said: Wow, boner alert! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Rekker said: This describes PoolParty perfectly from all the times I've seen him play. Struggles with hockey sense. Seems like a great guy, always smiling, loves the game. Hope he can salvage an NHL career. if he can be a middle six forward, I say that's a win for his career. If he comes cheap, I wouldn't mind him, but he's gotta be ready to bust his ass for Tocc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Lou Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 It's good to see him eye a return. Be nice to see his big head try to fill a Helmut while he stumbles as a pro lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 League min... tocc could tuen him around!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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