Former Top Prospect makes Debut with Penguins Organization

Jesse Puljujarvi signed a AHL professional tryout contract with the WBS, the Penguins farm team earlier last week. The former 4th overall draft pick has played his first two games with them over the last few days, in the aim of getting back to the NHL.

Get to know Jesse Puljujarvi

We've seen top draft picks struggle in the NHL, but fans seem to love when teams pick up a struggling young player, as they hope for them to rebounce their career with their favorite team.


Jesse is no different, he's struggled at the NHL level playing 334 games and racking up 114 points across two teams: the Edmonton Oilers and the Carolina Hurricanes. He lended the season last year with an injury and has been rehabbing it since signing with WBS.

What does this mean for the Penguins

Jesse didn't sign this AHL tryout contract without a common goal, his goal is to get back in the NHL and staying there. In a quote by Jesse Puljujarvi he was asked what his goal was after his long injury and finally signing with an organization.


After some promising performances with WBS, it's possible we can see him signed to a contract by the Pittsburgh Penguins, who lack bottom 6 touch. Who doesn't love a good comeback story? Because we do! The ex Oiler is determined to find himself again and he has no doubt he will make a return to the NHL.

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