Jesse Puljujarvi placed on unconditional waivers
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Breaking news in the NHL as Pittsburgh Penguins forward, Jesse Puljujarvi has been placed on unconditional waivers for contract termination purposes.
According to Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli, the Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Jesse Puljujärvi on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract. Puljujärvi would become an unrestricted free agent should he go unclaimed over the next 24 hours.
Well folks, it appears that Jesse "Bison King" Puljujarvi's time in the NHL has come to an end.
After a successful preseason with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pool Party had high hopes to transition that into a great regular season campaign, but things haven't worked out.
According to SI, In his NHL career, he's played 382 games and accumulated 57 goals and 70 assists for 122 points. His best offensive campaign came as a member of the Oilers during the 2021-2022 season. Over 65 games, he netted 14 goals and added 22 assists for 36 points.
It's hard to predict which teams might be interested in Puljujarvi at this point, but it would be a fair bet to look at contending teams with limited cap space. Could a team like Oilers reach out for a reunion? What about a second stint with the Carolina Hurricanes? Or, would a squad like the Florida Panthers be interested in a cheap, bottom-six forward for a playoff run?
-Sports illustrated
-Sports illustrated
Unfortunately, I don't see any team taking a gamble on Puljujarvi at this point.
With the postseason right around the corner, teams are looking to add elite talent to their roster, and Puljujarvi has failed to demonstrate any traction at the pro level.
While i'm sure there's a few fans in Oil Country who still wish him well, I don't think we'll be seeing Puljujarvi in the NHL anytime soon.
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FEVRIER 8 | 579 ANSWERS Jesse Puljujarvi placed on unconditional waivers Do you think Jesse Puljujarvi's time in the NHL is over? | ||
| Yes | 500 | 86.4 % |
| No | 79 | 13.6 % |
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