Let me play devils advocate here:
Puljujarvi didn't deal with injuries or covid? Last years stats aren't anything special. 35 points. His career high is 43 points.
And despite all those things JP still put up the same stat line. Imagine what JP would look like if he actually puts things together.
So Brown isn't good enough to play in Ottawas top 6? Why isn't he getting the opportunity if he would be closer to Hyman?
I would still trade Puljujarvi for Brown because I think it would be a good fit for both teams. However, I don't see how Brown is easily worth a 1st round pick when the guy who is 4 years younger on a cost controlled contract putting up similar numbers is apparently worth a mid round pick. I think they are a lot closer in value then fans think.
Here its the problem ; Puljujärvi will never put it together.
This is what he is. His style is wiffing, fumbling lanky guy whrre his strength is "looking promising".
Id happily take a middle 6er guy in return, Holland dont take pics. I would take 2nd imideatly if offered.
You could see this player draftday. I even commented that back then. I have to look that up.
JP is in the same tier as Ho sang. Incredible talent, player - as a perfevt pond hockey player.