- Jun 13, 2010
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I don't think I had "Jesse Puljujarvi breaks out as a 26yo on the Penguins" on my NHL 24-25 bingo card.I'm just shocked at how good Puljujarvi looks. I know he has shown this before in the NHL, he was a really good player for the Oilers that just had issues finishing. But he looks downright dominant with the puck and his skating is up another entire level. He's what I'd call a "possession monster", he's strong enough and skates well enough that he can just hold onto the puck and dictate play.
I don't think he has the hockey IQ to be an effective winger for Crosby but he's the exact kind of play driver you want on your 3rd line. Really happy with how he and McGroarty look as a combo.
I'm hoping that between him and Glass, it softens the blow of Poulin.