The Edmonton Oilers are looking for some affordable forward help this off-season and they may just get some assistance in that area from one of their own. The Jesse Puljujarvi saga could be coming to an end soon, as TSN’s Frank Seravalli reports that the team and player are making progress on a new deal. Should they reach an agreement, Puljujarvi is expected to sign a one-year deal worth $1.2-1.5MM.
Puljujarvi initially left the Oilers back in August 2019 when the restricted free agent could not come to terms on a contract extension with Edmonton. The disgruntled young forward was unhappy with his role on the team, while the Oilers were not content with the production from the 2016 No. 3 overall pick. It seems the two sides are still working out what exactly that “fit” will be for Puljujarvi, but both sides are ready for a second chance.
If anything, Puljujarvi may have helped himself in the eyes of the Oilers this season. Playing for Karpat in the Finnish Liga, the big winger was one of the league’s very best. He recorded 24 goals and 53 points in 56 games and looked like a player ready to make an impact in the NHL. Edmonton hopes that is true, as the cap-strapped club would love to see Puljujarvi put up big points on a minimal contract, especially if he finds chemistry with stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
But is that so they can trade him
If the Rangers didn’t have 15 wingers a Jesse for Lias Andersson swap would have happened.
Nobody wants Lias Andersson…he’d just throw his oilers jersey into the stands rather than the standard oilers jersey toss.
Not a chance.
Jesse is still going to be a bust but Lias is just useless and a headcase
I have hope for Jesse but I really don’t think Lias will do much. But both are spoiled whiny kids making too much to play a game. Albeit a great game.
Can we stop with the “you are spoiled by getting paid to play a game” narrative? They are entertainers who are paid below free-market value actually, because of CBA and salary cap restrictions.
Below free market value is still more than the average person makes in 10 years and that’s to start
Seems to my highly astute scout eyes that he plays a style of game that might have worked 5-10 years ago but not in current nhl. Doesn’t have the speed to keep up with top scorers he’s more of a James Neal type player