Rangers rival signs former Oilers forward
Pens GM Kyle Dubas locks up former Oilers winger as they try to decide their next move.
The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to plan their next move in terms of a push for the playoffs or a tear down of the roster as general manager Kyle Dubas decided to lock up a beleaguered forward who has showed promise since his recovery from surgery.
Former Oilers winger Jesse Puljujarvi was signed by the Penguins today for two years at $800,000 per season.
Jesse Puljujarvi had a tumultuous time in Edmonton which spanned six seasons after being drafted by the team in 2016, in the first-round 4th pick overall.
The oilers thought they had a top six forward who would produce at a great rate but unfortunately, he could not replicate what they hoped for.
After spending half a season with the Hurricanes, he had undergone double hip surgery and was on the pace for a full recovery.
When he was cleared to play hockey again, the Penguins signed him to a PTO in which led to this contract.
It remains to be seen on whether he could make a difference for the Penguins as his numbers have been underwhelming through most of his career.
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Will Jesse Puljujarvi make the Pens a better team? | ||
| Yes | 94 | 23.1 % |
| No | 313 | 76.9 % |
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