Jesse Puljujarvi Makes An Official Comeback To The NHL

Just in, the Pittsburgh Penguins have officially inked Jesse Puljujarvi to an NHL contract, as confirmed in their recent announcement. According to the press release, Puljujarvi secured a two-year, two-way contract with a value of $800K.

Puljujarvi initially joined the Penguins on an AHL tryout contract earlier in the season, marking his return from a double hip surgery. Overcoming a slow start, he's found his groove in the AHL, boasting an impressive 4 goals and 9 points in 13 games.

Having completed what could be deemed a successful stint with the Penguins' AHL affiliate, Puljujarvi is anticipated to receive the call-up for his official return to the NHL after a prolonged absence. The expectation is that he'll likely slot into the third or fourth line for the Penguins, potentially getting some penalty-killing opportunities.


Originally chosen fourth overall by the Oilers in the 2016 draft, Puljujarvi hasn't quite matched the offensive expectations tied to his high draft position. However, his play-driving abilities are highly valued in analytics. In Edmonton, he became a figure of both fan admiration and a scapegoat for the team's struggles.

Witnessing Puljujarvi make a comeback from a challenging injury and earn his spot back in the NHL, this time with another competitive team, is certainly a positive development.

Source: Oilersdaily