Speculation: Who can save Puljujarvi?

[Dumpster Flyers]

If Oilers trade Puljujarvi (as I think they should), what team would give him the best shot at rescuing his NHL career? That's not necessarily the team that gives him the most "opportunity," because he had plenty of that in Edmonton, but one with the track record or capability to coach/teach a forward like him.

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[CraigsList]

Only Puljujarvi can save himself.

 

[A Loyal Dog]

Montreal. We love our Finns.

 

[LMFAO]

Montreal. We love our Finns.

Perfect we will take Byron.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

The KHL or Liiga maybe.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Puljujärvi is a strange case, one of the strangest in years. Maybe the biggest (only) problem is between his ears.
Hockey is a mental game, maybe in Pulju's case, 100 000 %.

All the tools to be a star player, he was drafted 4th overall for a reason, all of his attributes... are still there
those just can't suddenly disappear you know, weird case indeed.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

 

[Toby Flenderson]

If the Pens trade Kessel we would probably be in the market for a RW. Maybe riding shotgun to Malkin could kickstart his career

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Puljujärvi is a strange case, one of the strangest in years. Maybe the biggest (only) problem is between his ears.
Hockey is a mental game, maybe in Pulju's case, 100 000 %.

All the tools to be a star player, he was drafted 4th overall for a reason, all of his attributes... are still there
those just can't suddenly disappear you know, weird case indeed.

Same can be said for Yakupov. Highlight reels don’t change anything. I can post a Georges Laraques highlight reel that makes him look can’t miss

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Same can be said for Yakupov

I disagree. Yak never had the effort for one (Pulju does try really hard), nor the skill/size,skating.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

I disagree. Yak never had the effort for one (Pulju does try really hard), nor the skill/size,skating.

Yak gave effort. Too much effort- he looked like he was being chased by bees. Dumbest player alive. JP is in Yak territory but doesn’t have Yak’s pure talent.

 

[Icejoker]

I think the best choice of coach for him is Jeremy Colliton.

 

[Seachd]

I think the Oilers might wait and see what he can do with hips.

 

[ddawg1950]

I think a lengthy recovery will make the Oilers management impatient.

End up moving him for three magic beans.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

I think the Oilers might wait and see what he can do with hips.

I agree- his hips don’t lie

 

[LTIR]

Florida maybe. Barkov can probably help fix his play. Hurricanes maybe aswell.

A year back in Europe might help him get his mojo back as well.

 

[voxel]

If Oilers trade Puljujarvi (as I think they should), what team would give him the best shot at rescuing his NHL career? That's not necessarily the team that gives him the most "opportunity," because he had plenty of that in Edmonton, but one with the track record or capability to coach/teach a forward like him.

What opportunities in Edmonton? He played 3rd line mostly and sniffed some with McDavid and Draisaitl occasionally... but no different an Rattie, Aberg, Lucic, Maroon or the dozen others tried.

I doubt the Oilers trade him unless they get an amazing offer. Yak was traded after he exhausted all his opportunities. Guy was all effort and no hockey sense. Only had a shot and nothing else either. JP can backcheck and pass better than Yak could in all his NHL years.

 

[Howie Hodge]

"The Curious Case Of Jesse Puljujärvi."

If McJesus couldn't/hasn't saved him then who indeed can??

 

[dogbazinho]

Hurricanes.

 

[The Podium]

I feel like him coming to Toronto makes a lot of sense, especially if Kapanen/Johnsson end up being cap casualties. Hell be a low dollar, high potential player who may get an opportunity with Marner, Matthews, or Tavares. All it takes is a bit of a hot streak to gain some confidence, and then with the right coaching he can realize his potential.

Similar to Strome in Chicago, Kane and Debrincat had done wonders for his confidence.

 

[Stud Muffin]

Puljujarvi’s hands have been a problem, he can’t corral the puck at times and it’s extremely frustrating, just a really uncoordinated looking player.

 

[DakrSnooze]

Let him develop in Finland next year. If he regains his confidence bring him back the following year.

 

[dredeye]

Bruins could turn him around. Put him on a line with Krejci and Debrusk. Pressure would be off of him in bean town

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Winnipeg I think would do a good job with him, but he might have to spend quite some time with the Moose before being given a chance with the Jets. Think he could be a Blake Wheeler-like player if he was developed properly.

 

[Lays]

I think Quinn may be able to fix him, get him on the Rangers. Lots of ice time to be had at but our RW depth is loaded