The Pittsburgh Penguins are stirring the pot today, announcing a new face in the locker room: Jesse Puljujarvi, snatched up on a tryout contract. Remember him? The guy who was the fourth overall pick back in 2016 by the Oilers, and most recently with the Hurricanes in 2023. And yep, he’s the one who just had hip surgery in the off-season.
Now, for the nitty-gritty. The Penguins, in a bit of a jam with their powerplay (honestly, it’s been rough, almost scraping the bottom of the league), seem to be eyeing Puljujarvi for his defensive chops more than his scoring.