Rumor: Pulju to KHL?

[bobbythebrain]

Getting a 2nd or 3rd round pick doesn't help the Oilers either. Pulju has a better chance off turning his career by spending some time in the KHL than those picks becoming NHLers.

The best place for him is somewhere where he enjoys playing hockey again.

He's a struggling to develop player with surgery issues now.
You'd have to be completely naive to believe teams like Buf and Dal, to name a few, didn't try to entertain offers on players like Nichuskin and Grigerenko before they bolted.

Someone mentioned Dadonov. That is a rarity. So it seems like theirs a 1% chance he becomes one of those exception to the rule

I believe the % is higher for a 2nd or 3rd to become impactful NHL: players

So ya, perhaps trading him is better for the Oil sadly

 

[Beerfish]

What a disaster if this is true.

 

[Cloned]

Trade him to TOR for Kapanen and call it a day.

 

[CycloneSweep]

He's a struggling to develop player with surgery issues now.
You'd have to be completely naive to believe teams like Buf and Dal, to name a few, didn't try to entertain offers on players like Nichuskin and Grigerenko before they bolted.

Someone mentioned Dadonov. That is a rarity. So it seems like theirs a 1% chance he becomes one of those exception to the rule

I believe the % is higher for a 2nd or 3rd to become impactful NHL: players

So ya, perhaps trading him is better for the Oil sadly

Maybe a trade around Dal Colle(Islanders add) or maybe make the Finn fans happy and trade him for Jake Bean

 

[HugginThePost]

Not the same thing, Radulov bolted b/c of his attitude clashing with the organization. He was a legit player when he left.

The names I mentioned were players who struggled to translate their talent in the NHL. I can't think of another player who tried to go over seas to develop after struggling in the NHL, and came back impactful b/c of it

Mark Girodano?

 

[bobbythebrain]

Maybe a trade around Dal Colle(Islanders add) or maybe make the Finn fans happy and trade him for Jake Bean

I think JP has uber little value at this point. He looks like a mess in the NHL and just came off surgery, which at this point, nobody knows what kind of summer training he will be able to do

Chia is not a GM anywhere currently, so unless we get lucky, turning him into a trade for a useful player coming back seems paperthin

 

[CycloneSweep]

I think JP has uber little value at this point. He looks like a mess in the NHL and just came off surgery, which at this point, nobody knows what kind of summer training he will be able to do

Chia is not a GM anywhere currently, so unless we get lucky, turning him into a trade for a useful player coming back seems paperthin

Minnesota seems ripe for the picking

 

[Canovin]

He's a struggling to develop player with surgery issues now.
You'd have to be completely naive to believe teams like Buf and Dal, to name a few, didn't try to entertain offers on players like Nichuskin and Grigerenko before they bolted.

Someone mentioned Dadonov. That is a rarity. So it seems like theirs a 1% chance he becomes one of those exception to the rule

I believe the % is higher for a 2nd or 3rd to become impactful NHL: players

So ya, perhaps trading him is better for the Oil sadly

Colorado still owns Grigorenko's right. He would be a fine add to their middle six C

Dallas extended Nich. Not sure where you get those teams trying to pawn them off

I'm not sure what's the % Pulju becomes the next Dadonov. All I know is Pulju has a better chance than a 2nd or 3rd round pick becoming a NHLer

 

[CycloneSweep]

Colorado still owns Grigorenko's right. He would be a fine add to their middle six C

Dallas extended Nich.

I'm not sure what's the % Pulju becomes the next Dadonov. All I know is Pulju has a better chance than a 2nd or 3rd round pick becoming a NHLer

Nich didn't score this year, Grigorenko is a third liner at best. You can get third liners for 2nd round picks

Take the 2nd, turn it into an actual 3rd liner not a guy who might be a good third liner in 3+ years

All in all, I'm not saying give up on the kid. Just if he is going to bail overseas, see if you can get a good or decent value trade for him before he does.

I think he is only worth a 2nd but some team could very well value him more.

 

[bobbythebrain]

Mark Girodano?

He left over a contract dispute and wanted to play at a higher level then the AHL. Is this the same thing?

 

[Jumptheshark]

Btw

This not really a new rumour or speculation. The only question I have is the talk one sided or is pizza boys reps having on going discussions. Last year their were a few suggestions his reps were not happy with how the Oilers were developing him.

Personally


I think he wants a trade and he will use a European contract to try and leverage a trade.

 

[Barrsy]

Playing with calm professionals who speak his language would help him settle socially and give him more time and energy to focus on his on-ice issues.

50-60 points should not be out of the question. He has a wicked toolbox but has needed to focus (and fail) off-ice for a while and that hurts his confidence for sure.

What tools does he have? Hes big. He can skate straight ahead. Thats it. There has been close to zero evidence that he has anything more.

 

[bobbythebrain]

Colorado still owns Grigorenko's right. He would be a fine add to their middle six C

Dallas extended Nich. Not sure where you get those teams trying to pawn them off

I'm not sure what's the % Pulju becomes the next Dadonov. All I know is Pulju has a better chance than a 2nd or 3rd round pick becoming a NHLer

Dallas paid him 3mil for no goals and 10 points. He was a -4. You think we should give JP 3mil this year?

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Playing with calm professionals who speak his language would help him settle socially and give him more time and energy to focus on his on-ice issues.

50-60 points should not be out of the question. He has a wicked toolbox but has needed to focus (and fail) off-ice for a while and that hurts his confidence for sure.

That is a ridiculous assertion that a language barrier is preventing him from scoring 50-60 points.

 

[Canovin]

Nich didn't score this year, Grigorenko is a third liner at best. You can get third liners for 2nd round picks

Take the 2nd, turn it into an actual 3rd liner not a guy who might be a good third liner in 3+ years

All in all, I'm not saying give up on the kid. Just if he is going to bail overseas, see if you can get a good or decent value trade for him before he does.

I think he is only worth a 2nd but some team could very well value him more.

Then why haven't the Oilers traded a 2nd for a good 3rd liner? The Oilers traded a 3rd for UFA Petrovic

 

[belair]

Colorado still owns Grigorenko's right. He would be a fine add to their middle six C

Dallas extended Nich. Not sure where you get those teams trying to pawn them off

I'm not sure what's the % Pulju becomes the next Dadonov. All I know is Pulju has a better chance than a 2nd or 3rd round pick becoming a NHLer

No they don't. They didn't qualify him.

 

[McDrai]

Maybe Puljujarvi can take the Nichushkin route lol

 

[CycloneSweep]

Then why haven't the Oilers traded a 2nd for a good 3rd liner? The Oilers traded a 3rd for UFA Petrovic

The answer to your question is no longer employed

 

[Canovin]

The answer to your question is no longer employed

The one who is no longer employed is no longer handling Pulju

 

[bobbythebrain]

That is a ridiculous assertion that a language barrier is preventing him from scoring 50-60 points.

LOL. No it isn't. I can say Hitch talked about Paajarvi back when in St Louis and said him not being able to understand sytems was hurting him

I listened to an interview from a NA player who went overseas and said he struggled. An assist coach told him he needed to stay there and acclimate and would help his game. He did and said the rewards were amazing

Language and not feeling isolated can have a huge impact on development

 

[CycloneSweep]

The one who is no longer employed is no longer handling Pulju

And from the sounds of it they still want out

 

[Seachd]

he is using this threat to push a trade. i dont blame him id want out of the oilers organization asap if i was him.

Doesn't seem like threatening to go to the KHL would be a very effective way to get traded.

 

[Little Fury]

I mean with our **** ass wingers, he couldn't do enough to get himself off the 4th line with 2 coaches.

He was doing such a great job.

With a wonky hip and yo-yo development by a clearly dysfunctional org.

 

[CycloneSweep]

With a wonky hip and yo-yo development by a clearly dysfunctional org.

Org didn't help him, and he did nothing to help himself either

 

[Little Fury]

Org didn't help him, and he did nothing to help himself either

Opportunity and health are big factors there.

Anyway this KHL stuff seems pretty bogus.