Patrik Puistola

The Oilers receive prospect Patrik Puistola in return, while the Hurricanes reportedly have accepted Puljujarvi's full cap hit of $3.0 million. The disposition ...

At the Puljujarvi media avail, Holland stated that he is now willing to trade his 2023 first-round pick for a “pure rental”, a clear change in direction as the deadline nears. Veteran netminder Antti Raanta also hails from that Nordic country. Whether by coincidence or design, Ken Holland has given the likeable Finn a very good landing spot among friends on a highly-competitive team — long a rumoured destination for this player. Now 22, the former third-round pick from 2019 leads his Finnish Liiga team Jukurit Mikkeli in scoring with 15-23-38 in 56 games. The disposition of that cap hit is obviously the key to the deal, and opens some much-needed space for another trade or trades in the coming hours or days. Finally, resolution of the Jesse Puljujarvi saga.

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At the Puljujarvi media avail, Holland stated that he is now willing to trade his 2023 first-round pick for a “pure rental”, a clear change in direction as the deadline nears. Veteran netminder Antti Raanta also hails from that Nordic country. Whether by coincidence or design, Ken Holland has given the likeable Finn a very good landing spot among friends on a highly-competitive team — long a rumoured destination for this player. Now 22, the former third-round pick from 2019 leads his Finnish Liiga team Jukurit Mikkeli in scoring with 15-23-38 in 56 games. The disposition of that cap hit is obviously the key to the deal, and opens some much-needed space for another trade or trades in the coming hours or days. Finally, resolution of the Jesse Puljujarvi saga.

Puljujarvi has five goals and 14 points in 58 games this season while carrying a cap hit of $3 million in the final year of his current deal. The 24-year-old is ...

In 317 career games, all with the Oilers, Puljujarvi has 51 goals and 112 points. He notes the $3 million in space could be used by Edmonton in another move prior to Friday's trade deadline. “Jesse possesses a great blend of size and skill, and he will add to the depth of our forward group,” Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell said.

Puistola has yet to make the move to North America after being selected by Carolina in the third round of the 2019 NHL Draft. With his club Jukurit Mikkeli ...

With his club Jukurit Mikkeli in Finland this season, the youngster has notched 15 goals and 23 assists in 56 games. [NHL](/nhl/) Draft. Puistola has yet to make the move to North America after being selected by Carolina in the third round of the 2019

As we wave goodbye to one Finn, we welcome another. The Jesse Puljujarvi era in Edmonton came to an end on Tuesday, as the Oilers traded the former No.

Puistola has also been a top player for Finland at the U18 level in various tournaments, and he’s expected to play a major role for them at the U18 Worlds.” – [Jokke Nevalainen, Dobber Prospects] He was more of a one-trick pony in his early days, focusing more on shooting and perhaps leaving a lot to be desired defensively. Whether or not Puistola’s game will translate to North America is a whole other question but he’s found his groove in Finland’s top league and is making good on the potential that ultimately had him viewed by many as a top talent before he was drafted. Puistola’s 38 points is also good for 21st in Liiga in scoring and is second among players under the age of 22. As a result, Puistola was a very divisive prospect coming into the draft. Puistola’s results in 2018-19 in Finland’s U20 league and Mestis, essentially their version of the AHL, were very strong, but his 16-game cup of coffee playing for Tappara resulted in just one point.

Jesse Puljujarvi 'possesses a great blend of size and skill, and he will add to the depth of our forward group,' Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell ...

“He has familiarity with some of our other Finnish players, and we see him as a great fit for our team and locker room.” Puljujarvi returned to the Oilers in October 2020 and signed a one-year contract worth US$3-million in July. The Edmonton Oilers have dealt embattled right-winger Jesse Puljujarvi to the Carolina Hurricanes.