According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Pittsburgh Penguins have positioned ahead Jesse Puljujärvi on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract. Puljujärvi would grow to be an unrestricted free agent ought to he go unclaimed over the subsequent 24 hours.
It’s an anticipated conclusion to a relationship that has seemingly deteriorated over the previous two months. The Penguins positioned Puljujärvi on common waivers on Dec. 30 and formally reassigned him on Jan. 14, just a few weeks later.
The previous fourth-overall choice within the 2016 NHL Draft has been reassigned for a second time just lately. Over the previous month, he has primarily performed with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins within the AHL. His efficiency has been respectable, recording one purpose and three factors in 4 AHL video games. Nonetheless, the Penguins have determined to maneuver ahead with out him of their group.
Sadly, Puljujärvi’s potential as a prospect has drastically diminished. Since returning to the NHL for the 2020-21 season, he has scored 40 objectives and 90 factors in 243 video games for the Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Pittsburgh Penguins.
His manufacturing will in the end restrict his traction as an unrestricted free agent. Some groups might supply the Älvkarleby, Sweden native a bottom-six position down the stretch however Puljujärvi could also be restricted to extra of a taxi position if he chooses to remain in North America.
