Speculation: Who can save Puljujarvi?

[teddygmr]

Leafs could send McDavid's former Erie linemate Connor Brown and backup goalie Garret Sparks to Oilers for Pulujarvi in a deal that helps both teams! Sparks won Calder Cup as a top AHL goalie last year but has lost Babcock's confidence.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

While I would like him in LA because he is what the team needs and should fit well with Kopitar.

His best options are Carolina (Aho) and Winnipeg (Laine). He has had good chemistry with both players before and might get his confidence back playing with someone that knows his game.

So we’re supposed to play Puljujarvi on our top line so he can hopefully rekindle his chemistry with Aho and possibly become an nhl player?

Not likely.

 

[McSpecial DraiBlend]

Toronto or Winnipeg would be fits I think since Jesse is still cheap and both those teams need to shed some cap to sign players.

 

[Patagonia]

AVs could be a good opportunity. They need a big RW Sniper and knows Rants quite well. He has no pressure and can fit into the 2nd or 3rd lines.

 

[780il]

AVs could be a good opportunity. They need a big RW Sniper and knows Rants quite well. He has no pressure and can fit into the 2nd or 3rd lines.

Unless your willing to part with Jost or do Compher for Jesse + 2nd a deal isn't likely.

 

[Howie Hodge]

You heavily implied it.

Nope.

Simple play on Jesus saves....

I'll spell it out next time a tongue in cheek comment is made...

 

[Creativero]

Based on the highlight reel I think he’s just not all that coordinated and got overrated because of his size and skating. The best bet is probably to forget about being an offensive star in the NHL and concentrate on defense or move to an easier league where he can physically dominate lesser athletes.

 

[Ctrain2k]

Nope.

Simple play on Jesus saves....

I'll spell it out next time a tongue in cheek comment is made...

My bad, I guess I just misinterpreted it.

 

[LMFAO]

No interest in trading Byron for a bust. Might be willing to give up a 4th rd pick.

Might be willing to not give AF

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Leafs could send McDavid's former Erie linemate Connor Brown and backup goalie Garret Sparks to Oilers for Pulujarvi in a deal that helps both teams! Sparks won Calder Cup as a top AHL goalie last year but has lost Babcock's confidence.

He lost Babcocks confidence because he sucks.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

AVs could be a good opportunity. They need a big RW Sniper and knows Rants quite well. He has no pressure and can fit into the 2nd or 3rd lines.

Dont say Andrighetto... we don’t want him at all.

 

[dredeye]

Leafs could send McDavid's former Erie linemate Connor Brown and backup goalie Garret Sparks to Oilers for Pulujarvi in a deal that helps both teams! Sparks won Calder Cup as a top AHL goalie last year but has lost Babcock's confidence.

Nice sell job on two shit assets. Sparks lost his confidence because he's a terrible goalie. Brown is an easily acquired/signed type player for nothing assets

 

[TML1967]

Leaf fan here. Would love him.
But why not Winnipeg? Unite him with Laine.

They are both massive and can be beastly, just need to find some consistency.

As a Leaf fan I'd offer Brown+ Rosen/ Borgman for Pulj and Benning/Manning

 

[ConnorMcNugesaitl]

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.

Why should they trade him?

At this point it doesn't make sense to give up on him unless someone values him highly.

Not like it makes sense to trade him for a 2nd now to avoid trading him for a 3rd in a couple years.

 

[ConnorMcNugesaitl]

Leaf fan here. Would love him.
But why not Winnipeg? Unite him with Laine.

They are both massive and can be beastly, just need to find some consistency.

As a Leaf fan I'd offer Brown+ Rosen/ Borgman for Pulj and Benning/Manning

Benning and Manning aren't really on the same level at all.

 

[Kshahdoo]

I think, Jokerit should sign him for a year or two. Better money, than in Liiga, better league, and traveling is even tougher, than in the NHL. It can help him to get his game back, and if not, then nothing will help.

 

[Gh24]

Canes, with Aho and Teravainen?

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

Canes, with Aho and Teravainen?

We dont need him simply because he’s the same nationality as two of our best forwards.

 

[Gh24]

We dont need him simply because he’s the same nationality as two of our best forwards.

I don't know who said anything about you guys needing him.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Washington. Connolly, Eller, and Kempny (and DSP to an extent) all were able to turn their careers around in DC and guys like Oshie and Niskanen were able to take their games to the next level after joining the Caps. With Connolly likely pricing himself out of DC there could be a nice fit for him riding shotgun with Eller.

 

[GoldiFox]

We dont need him simply because he’s the same nationality as two of our best forwards.

The Canes would want him because he is a 6'4", 220+ lbs right-handed winger with enough skill to be a top-5 NHL draft pick in 2016. Who also played the best hockey of his entire life on a line next to Sebastian Aho. It's a high-upside, low-risk gamble.

Aho is the answer to the question. If someone can save Puljujarvi then it is Aho.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

The Canes would want him because he is a 6'4", 220+ lbs right-handed winger with enough skill to be a top-5 NHL draft pick in 2016. Who also played the best hockey of his entire life on a line next to Sebastian Aho. It's a high-upside, low-risk gamble.

Aho is the answer to the question. If someone can save Puljujarvi then it is Aho.

Personally, I don’t really care where he was drafted at this point. He’s struggled mightily and is coming off of hip surgery. That’s not someone I want to put on our top line and we have enough middle six wingers that I’m not desperate enough to take the chance for the potential payoff. I don’t see it being a fit at all. Canes are in the business of trying to win games, not rehabilitate other teams struggling prospects. Just my opinion, though.

 

[DFF]

So mcdavid couldn't save him but somebody else can? LMAO

 

[DFF]

Personally, I don’t really care where he was drafted at this point. He’s struggled mightily and is coming off of hip surgery. That’s not someone I want to put on our top line and we have enough middle six wingers that I’m not desperate enough to take the chance for the potential payoff. I don’t see it being a fit at all. Canes are in the business of trying to win games, not rehabilitate other teams struggling prospects. Just my opinion, though.

Canes are so good that they do not need any more prospect?

 

[Beendair Donedat]

I agree- his hips don’t lie

Oh baby when you talk like that....

I don’t think it’s a strange case. Sometimes guys who dominated their junior peers can’t make that next step against men. Maybe it’s a mental thing, maybe it’s his hip issues, maybe he simply peaked early, maybe he wasn’t handled well by Oilers staff, maybe a combination of all those things, who knows?

Not every top prospect or draft pick is destined for greatness.