Confirmed with Link: Jesse Puljujarvi 2 years 800k

[Whyme]

After his first hip surgery he conditioned himself in Finland, which worked well as he was one of the best players of the Oilers for the whole covid season. I don't know how it'll go this time, but I'd expect the first games to be tough as the others have already been playing dozens of games this season.

He has strong legs so as you see from the video he can quickly get himself to a speed where he can slide and prepare for trying to score a goal but the others still can't catch him. In this one goal those first strides and his wrist shot were promising, but of course it's just one goal and against AHL level so we'll see how it continues.

 

[mattihp]

After his first hip surgery he conditioned himself in Finland, which worked well as he was one of the best players of the Oilers for the whole covid season. I don't know how it'll go this time, but I'd expect the first games to be tough as the others have already been playing dozens of games this season.

He has strong legs so as you see from the video he can quickly get himself to a speed where he can slide and prepare for trying to score a goal but the others still can't catch him. In this one goal those first strides and his wrist shot were promising, but of course it's just one goal and against AHL level so we'll see how it continues.

Those AHL defensemen looked really, really bad. I haven't ever seen as passive play since Karpovtsev's days.

 

[Rudy Russo]

Puljujarvi with a goal and a assist so far tonight after the Providence Bruins.

 

[McGroarty2]

Puljujarvi with a goal and a assist so far tonight after the Providence Bruins.

Just needs to get in a fight.

 

[cygnus47]

Puljujarvi with a goal and a assist so far tonight after the Providence Bruins.

Definitely an AHL level goal lol. Ty Smith scored a beauty on a toe drag for the assist.

 

[Kaptah]

 

[3ladesof5teel]

Definitely an AHL level goal lol. Ty Smith scored a beauty on a toe drag for the assist.

As long as he's doing what he's supposed to I'll take them anyway they come. We could use some middle 6th depth on the team with his pedigree. It's definitely worth a shot and a shot we need to take with the way out cap situation is as well as our middle depth. No risk high reward situation

 

[traffic cone]

That’s the best pronounciation of his name I’ve ever heard a North American do. Well done!

 

[Randy Butternubs]

That’s the best pronounciation of his name I’ve ever heard a North American do. Well done!

Yeah, I've liked Nick Hart for a number of years. And he's fairly responsive to questions on Twitter.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

Who is the WBS announcer that loves to pronounce his name correctly?

edit duh slow pony, shoulda read the couple of posts above

 

[Whyme]

In addition to the goal he also got a (primary) assist and I think it was a beautiful pass from him. Again it's early to get too excited but I expected the first games after such a long break to be tough and now he's started to produce in the last two games so it'll be interesting to see how it continues.

 

[Jacob]

He’s definitely looked better with each game. I see nothing wrong with giving him a league minimum deal and, eventually, a call-up.

I’d say though that my expectations of him aren’t super high, Hinostroza’s looked a lot more noticeable in the last 3 or so games and obviously he isn’t a major contributor in the NHL.

 

[mattihp]

His line seems to be gelling quite well. He benefits greatly from a role in which he knows exactly what is expected from him

 

[DesertedPenguin]

He’s definitely looked better with each game. I see nothing wrong with giving him a league minimum deal and, eventually, a call-up.

I’d say though that my expectations of him aren’t super high, Hinostroza’s looked a lot more noticeable in the last 3 or so games and obviously he isn’t a major contributor in the NHL.

Hinostroza is the classic example of a guy who looks like he's really active and doing a lot, but then you look closer and he hasn't really made much of a tangible contribution.

He's fine as an injury call-up for a week. I think Puljujarvi's style of play and past work is a better fit for what the Pens need, provided he can stay healthy.

 

[Whyme]

His line seems to be gelling quite well. He benefits greatly from a role in which he knows exactly what is expected from him

That's a good point. In the Oilers he and they didn't know exactly what he is and in what kind of a role they'd use him. Before the NHL it seemed his role was clear, but in the Oilers they tried to turn him more into a grinder type. I do understand some shortcomings Puljujarvi had played a role in it.

After he returned to the Oilers it seemed all pieces were clicking and he found a role where he scored nicely and provided a lot of extras that could also be seen in advanced stats. Lots of screening of the goalies in goals, "3rd assists", terrific corsis etc. That lasted for almost 1,5 seasons, but then things started to go badly.

First he stopped producing, then was demoted and his earlier strengths started to disappear and at the end he didn't bring much at all. Not an excuse, but at that time pretty much nobody in their bottom-6 (with one exception Kostin) scored much and the main job was to not allow goals against. But I admit Puljujarvi wasn't close to his best and deserved the demotion.

He's been an on and off kind of a player, but when he's healthy and has a good confidence he can be much better and more productive than many realise.

 

[urho]

That's a good point. In the Oilers he and they didn't know exactly what he is and in what kind of a role they'd use him. Before the NHL it seemed his role was clear, but in the Oilers they tried to turn him more into a grinder type. I do understand some shortcomings Puljujarvi had played a role in it.

After he returned to the Oilers it seemed all pieces were clicking and he found a role where he scored nicely and provided a lot of extras that could also be seen in advanced stats. Lots of screening of the goalies in goals, "3rd assists", terrific corsis etc. That lasted for almost 1,5 seasons, but then things started to go badly.

First he stopped producing, then was demoted and his earlier strengths started to disappear and at the end he didn't bring much at all. Not an excuse, but at that time pretty much nobody in their bottom-6 (with one exception Kostin) scored much and the main job was to not allow goals against. But I admit Puljujarvi wasn't close to his best and deserved the demotion.

What you're describing here is a guy having to play with more and more pain every game. There was a long interview with him where he told it was very difficult for him to do even basic things on the ice in the end of last season. He had a double hip surgery after, so it's not like he's making it up.

 

[Whyme]

What you're describing here is a guy having to play with more and more pain every game. There was a long interview with him where he told it was very difficult for him to do even basic things on the ice in the end of last season. He had a double hip surgery after, so it's not like he's making it up.

Yes that's true, but I didn't want to sound like I'd be saying that was the only explanation for the downward trend in his game. It was probably a spiral of things, of which one possibly big part the injury was.

However, the fact is that his NHL seasons have been between pretty good and excellent with two exceptions and the two exceptions were the seasons prior to his two hip surgeries. So hopefully his new hips get him going again and hopefully he'll stay healthy from now on.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Puljujarvi with an early goal against old folk hero Louis Domingue tonight.

 

[steelcityassault]

Puljujarvi with an early goal against old folk hero Louis Domingue tonight.

Where were ya on that one, spicy broccoli

 

[Ragamuffin Gunner]

I'd take Pulj over White on Geno's line all day.

 

[Whyme]

Besides the goal he also got a (primary) assist.

He's now got 6 points (3+3) and he's +5 in the last 5 games so it seems like he's been warming up lately.

 

[Pens1566]

Depending on cap/roster limits, he probably needs to be brought up.

 

[chethejet]

He has the skill and hands to be a goal scorer. Health meaning his hips are the issue. Modern medicine aside, if he is close to what he was before the decline of his hips, then he can be a RW with some size and appears enough mobility to be OK. Worth a shot since guys who are 6-4 200 and have that skill are hard to find.

 

[Zbynek]

Yeah, I've liked Nick Hart for a number of years. And he's fairly responsive to questions on Twitter.

This guy wipes the floor with Getzoff, 29er and Colby. Call this dude up. Our broadcasting team sucks major ass.

 

[Grouch]

Hinostroza Harkins is the classic example of a guy who looks like he's really active and doing a lot, but then you look closer and he hasn't really made much of a tangible contribution.

He's fine as an injury call-up for a week. I think Puljujarvi's style of play and past work is a better fit for what the Pens need, provided he can stay healthy.

Fixed that for you.

Career .4 ppg doesn't really line up with "hasn't made a tangible contribution", particularly for a bottom 6 guy. Compared to Puljujarvi @ .34 ppg with much more time with Top 6.

I'm not saying he doesn't deserve a look, but honestly they both should be up over Harkins and White.