Elliotte Friedman Reveals The Boston Bruins Are Set To Acquire Former 4th Overall Pick For Free
A former 4th overall pick was just placed on the NHL waiver wire for the purpose of contract termination, and this could be a massive opportunity for the Boston Bruins to make a change for free.
Multiple reports confirmed that the Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins have placed former 4th overall pick, Jesse Puljujarvi on the waiver wire today for the purpose of mutually terminating his contract.
Puljujarvi is in his second year of a 2-year contract he signed with the Penguins with a cap hit of $800,000 a season.
This is a perfect opportunity for the Boston Bruins and Don Sweeney to make a move. Sweeney has stated that he isn't happy with his current roster, and he could acquire Puljujarvi for free without giving up any assets.
Puljujarvi hasn't been properly given an opportunity to prove himself, and has dealt with some major injuries which has probably played a big role in not being able to perform.
Originally he was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, 4th overall, but hasn't truly established himself to be a full time NHL player. There has only been two times in his career where he has played 65 games and both came when he was a member of the Edmonton Oilers.
Jesse Puljujarvi has played with three different organizations including the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, and Carolina Hurricanes, but has not been able to land himself a full-time roster spot.
Last year, he appeared in 26 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins where he had 3 goals, 6 assists and 9 points. He can provide secondary scoring when given the time to play, and isn't afraid to throw his weight around.
If no one does end up claiming Puljujarvi off of waivers, he will officially become a free agent and can sign a contract with whatever organization he would like too.
