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.

 

[Kaptah]

Nice goal by Jesse, but he did fall down a lot in this game. Nice to see him get rewarded with some PP time.

 

[mattihp]

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.

Puustinen lacks confidence and the potential for confidence to ever become a good NHLer he is the guy to pass two times on consecutive shootout attempts.

 

[Kaptah]

Jesse's next contract will not be another league minimum deal.

 

[eXile3]

He’s a natural RW right? I would love to see him in the top 6.

According to edge he’s our fastest skater by far in the 96 percentile.

 

[cookthebooks]

how long until hes a fixture in the top 6? guessing 15 more games

 

[Empoleon8771]

He’s a natural RW right? I would love to see him in the top 6.

According to edge he’s our fastest skater by far in the 96 percentile.

how long until hes a fixture in the top 6? guessing 15 more games

He might work with Malkin but I think Crosby would kill him in about 5 seconds with them being on the same line

He's perfect as a 3rd line driver, that's the exact role he should be playing in. Obviously the play styles are very different, but Puljujarvi is in that Kessel group of being a better line driver than complementary winger. He's stylistically similar to Staal in that he uses his size and just leans on players to dominate possession. If you put him with Crosby or Malkin, he wouldn't be able to do that as effectively just because Crosby and Malkin would have the puck way more than him.

 

[mattihp]

He might work with Malkin but I think Crosby would kill him in about 5 seconds with them being on the same line

He's perfect as a 3rd line driver, that's the exact role he should be playing in. Obviously the play styles are very different, but Puljujarvi is in that Kessel group of being a better line driver than complementary winger. He's stylistically similar to Staal in that he uses his size and just leans on players to dominate possession. If you put him with Crosby or Malkin, he wouldn't be able to do that as effectively just because Crosby and Malkin would have the puck way more than him.

I think this sums it up well. Let him fill in when needed. But generally if you get him going, change as little as possible.

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Guys this is not a Sully or Dubas thread. Keep it on topic.

It's HFPens, every thread is a Sully or Dubas thread.

 

[wej20]

He’s a natural RW right? I would love to see him in the top 6.

According to edge he’s our fastest skater by far in the 96 percentile.

Unfortunately I think they'll have to break up the 3rd line to put DOC back on Sid's wing. 3rd line has look good, all got good size and when they get their legs going they're a real handful.

 

[elmaco]

Unfortunately I think they'll have to break up the 3rd line to put DOC back on Sid's wing. 3rd line has look good, all got good size and when they get their legs going they're a real handful.

Eller and Puljujarvi have good chemistry, third one can be a wild card.

 

[Kaptah]

How did Jesse play with Malkin? Noticed he wasn't on the ice the latter part of 3rd period.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

How did Jesse play with Malkin? Noticed he wasn't on the ice the latter part of 3rd period.

He does a lot of things well in a system that does nothing well. Don't let it get you down on Jesse.

It's not a great time for a lot of this roster.

 

[Whyme]

A pretty good start for Jesse. Close to a ppg rate and his points/60 is the 2nd best of the team with a pretty comfortable margin. It's early but at least he's proven he deserves a place in the team and also top9 at the moment. However, I guess you never know about Sullivan as we've seen.

 

[mattihp]

A pretty good start for Jesse. Close to a ppg rate and his points/60 is the 2nd best of the team with a pretty comfortable margin. It's early but at least he's proven he deserves a place in the team and also top9 at the moment. However, I guess you never know about Sullivan as we've seen.

You never know with Pulju either

 

[Whyme]

You never know with Pulju either

Yes, that's true, but he had a very strong stretch of about 1,5 years (e.g. scored goals at even the 2nd best rate of the team and was a defensive monster in that period) in the Oilers so it's possible things will stay good if he stays healthy and confident.

However, I agree, before both his surgeries he clearly started to lose his strengths in several areas, but hopefully his new hips keep working well and his better speed helps him now. We'll see, like I said it's early, but so far so good.

 

[SEALBound]

This year (thus far) we are reaping the rewards of the two-year deal risk. I think they knew last year that it would take him a little while to truly heal and get back into the flow of the game in an effort to be a legitimate, positive player. So it was certainly a longer-term look, with this year being the year they wanted him. It was in all parties' best interests to sign the two-year deal. He got the guaranteed contract spot, Penguins get the upside on a low-risk deal.

I hope he continues to play well. I always felt bad for him getting drafted by the Oilers and watching him struggle.

And honestly, seeing Glass (8ov) and Puljujarvi (4ov) doing well this year eases the pain a bit of a guy like Poulin being meh.

 

[Gurglesons]

A pretty good start for Jesse. Close to a ppg rate and his points/60 is the 2nd best of the team with a pretty comfortable margin. It's early but at least he's proven he deserves a place in the team and also top9 at the moment. However, I guess you never know about Sullivan as we've seen.

Sounds like Sullivan is scratching him next game. Yay!

 

[Andy99]

Sounds like Sullivan is scratching him next game. Yay!

No….gonna be Puusty…