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As the March 3rd Trade Deadline approaches, Jesse Puljujarvi's name continues to be brought up in rumors. While he is still a young player, the fact that the Edmonton Oilers might move on from their forward should come as no surprise. Edmonton's General Manager Ken Holland sent a note to every team stating that the forward is available.
It appears that if the Oilers are unable to find a trade partner. The team may waive the former first-round pick. The move will come as the result of Kailer Yamamoto's pending activation from the injured reserve.
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"Chris Johnston of TSN reports that the Edmonton Oilers might put forward Jesse Puljujarvi on waivers ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. The move could come as early as this week with Kailer Yamamoto almost set to return to the lineup and GM Ken Holland" - Shop EDM Hockey
The team will certainly look around the league for a trade partner. However, if Puljujarvi is waived by the club, it would be a disappointing ending for both parties. The 6'4" winger has failed to live up to the expectations thrust upon him after being selected by the Edmonton Oilers with the fourth pick of the 2016 NHL Draft. However, a change of scenery could pay off drastically for the Swedish forward.
According to multiple reports, there is interest around the league in acquiring the struggling forward, with the Tampa Bay Lightning viewed as a potential landing spot. However, the "Bolts" may be incentivized to wait and see what Edmonton has planned with their player.
"As usual, Friedge is right on here. Yamamoto expected back Weds v. DET. Barring injury over the weekend, EDM will waive someone - likely Jesse Puljujarvi — on Tuesday." - Mark Spector
Through 49 games with the Edmonton Oilers this season, Jesse Puljujarvi has recorded four goals and six assists, while also contributing to a -13 plus/minus.
A look back at Jesse Puljujarvi and the other selections from the 2016 NHL Draft
As previously mentioned, Puljujarvi was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2016 Draft, which looks like a miss by the Oilers given some of the talent taken after him.
Matthew Tkachuk, who was drafted by the Calgary Flames, was picked two slots after Puljujarvi. Through 308 games played, Puljujarvi has recorded 50 goals and 58 assists. In comparison, Tkachuck has scored 179 goals and 274 assists in 482 games played between the Florida Panthers and the Calgary Flames.
Other notable players that were taken after Jesse Puljujarvi were Clayton Keller (7th), Mikhail Sergachev (9th), Jakob Chychrun (16th), and Tage Thompson (26th).
