Confirmed with Link: Jesse Puljujarvi 2 years 800k

[Zbynek]

I don’t really care that Pulju got scratched. Feels like Zohorna complaints all over again.

Honestly more annoyed about Puustinen.

I agree, and every addition of a Glass/Lizotte/Acciari homoculus/whatever other bullshit this org decides to add to the roster just holds back Puusti's progress more.

Puusti is the real waste of a guy who could actually blossom into a bonified top-9 guy but it's hard to really care anymore.

When injuries strike, yea sure Pool Party can be a decent plug for the top-9 in a pinch. But there's no need to cry over him not playing as he will not be a difference maker.

 

[Kaptah]

I'd say Jesse was a difference maker against the Habs, and has been getting better game by game. Hard to understand why he was benched and would be amazed if Sullivan continues to do it after this game.

 

[canadianguy77]

I'd say Jesse was a difference maker against the Habs, and has been getting better game by game. Hard to understand why he was benched and would be amazed if Sullivan continues to do it after this game.

You don’t understand Mike then. He doesn’t care. If he’s held off the scoresheet next game, he’ll be on a short leash for the one after. A very short leash if they’re losing. Like he’s a bad 2 minute minor away from being scratched.

If he wants to solidify himself, he’ll have to put up a 40 point pace for the rest of the season at least. He’s a Euro and hasn’t played enough games to be considered a “vet” by Mike Sullivan standards.

This is just how it is.

 

[reino]

Puljujärvi's skating and intensity is definitely different level than last year.

 

[Ryder71]

He's played very well, if this keeps up I hope we keep him, he's a steal at that cap hit. Even if we up it a bit he's great value. Early on he and Geno are much better with their speed through the neutral zone.

 

[Kaptah]

The way Sid's line is doing, maybe Jesse will get a shot to play wing for #87.

 

[Whyme]

When healthy and at his best Puljujarvi was productive and looked like a true 1st rounder already in the Oilers. One good season and two good half seasons that was.

I think he's reaching that level again now, hopefully even more, which should inevitably lead for him to lock a roster spot and at some point give him a look with Crosby. So far their couple of shifts in the same line have been productive so I believe at some point Crosby will want to try him if things don't click with other players.

Of course Puljujarvi will need to keep this level and on the other hand him and Eller seem to form a good pair. Early but promising.