The Edmonton Oilers have traded F Jesse Puljujarvi to the Carolina Hurricanes, per Pierre LeBrun. Going back to Edmonton is fellow Finn, Patrik Puistola who was a 2019 3rd round pick for the Hurricanes.
Hearing that Carolina is acquiring Jesse Puljujarvi from the Oilers@TSNHockey @TheAthleticNHL— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) February 28, 2023
The Oilers are not retaining any of Puljujarvi's $3 million cap-hit, per Chris Johnston.
This is a huge trade for Carolina. Puljujarvi now reunites with Sebastian Aho; the pair dominated the 2016 World Juniors - along with Columbus Blue Jackets F Patrik Laine - in pursuit of a gold medal.
Aho and Puljujarvi combined for 31 points in 7 games for Team Finland.
Meanwhile, the Oilers free up $3 million in salary cap space, which ought to grant some flexibility in facilitating a trade for D Jakob Chychrun or another piece ahead of the trade deadline.
The #Canes have acquired Jesse Puljujarvi from the Oilers in exchange for Patrik Puistola.
Full Details » https://t.co/93KLVjpf2g pic.twitter.com/I4rzhkro4W— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) February 28, 2023
Who wins this trade?
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