Eklund: Puljujarvi Says He is Staying in Finland, But Not All Believe It.

I believe it.

He said from the very beginning that he was prepared to play the entire season in Finland. But what else is he supposed to say. "Yeah I'm just here until my trade demands are met. As soon as that happens I'll be abandoning all my teammates here and heading back to the big money of the NHL". Sorry but this isn't really news.

At least this time the December 1st deadline is correct. A while ago your sources were talking about a December 31st deadline. That was awkward.

A few NHL teams feel that this could change and believe this is more along the lines of Edmonton and Ken Holland trying to get as much as possible for Puljujarvi. One source feels that Edmonton could be close to a possible deal, but to get the most out of their asset it benefits Holland that teams think he doesn't need to make a deal this year.
- Eklund

This doesn't make sense to me. If there's a chance that he'll stay in Finland, teams are liable to be dissuaded from making good offers, if any offers at all. That hardly benefits Holland. It seems more like shooting himself in the foot.

Most players would rather play the year in Siberia than return to Edmonton.

This doesn't make sense to me. If there's a chance that he'll stay in Finland, teams are liable to be dissuaded from making good offers, if any offers at all. That hardly benefits Holland. It seems more like shooting himself in the foot.
- Osprey

Or if he has a good season, this could salvage what's left of his value. I say he's betting on himself.

Or if he has a good season, this could salvage what's left of his value. I say he's betting on himself.
- Alexzanki

It's not his choice where he goes, he has no say in who holds his NHL rights.

Teams are interested. This is a tactic by his Manager and Holland to bump the price a little. If a deal comes through he will be back in a flash.

Teams are interested. This is a tactic by his Manager and Holland to bump the price a little. If a deal comes through he will be back in a flash.
- Elijah888

"Trade us something valuable for a guy you won't see for almost a year and isn't afraid to stay in Finland" probably isn't the best tactic to raise the price for a player you're trying to sell

That is if you believe that is the case. Carolina comes through with what Holland wants... a phone call to Puljujarvi's manager and Jesse is leaving Finland. $$$.

Or if he has a good season, this could salvage what's left of his value. I say he's betting on himself.

He doesnt care if he gets traded for a 1st rounder or 5th rounder.

Holland is in a pretty bad spot for Puljujarvi but he has the right idea waiting until he gets a reasonable offer.

People called Sakic crazy when he decided to hold onto Duchene for so long and it paid off big time in the end.

did he put an e rating on it?

cause that may be why people aren't believing it.

Holland is in a pretty bad spot for Puljujarvi but he has the right idea waiting until he gets a reasonable offer.

People called Sakic crazy when he decided to hold onto Duchene for so long and it paid off big time in the end.
- Scabeh

Yeah but Duchene never had troubling cracking the roster of a bad team and had actually produced at the NHL level.

By the way, the actual quote from Puljujarvi is totally misunderstood.

"Jesse, the deadline to return to the NHL is rapidly approaching. What do you think about this? When do you expect to return to the NHL? Would you return to the Oilers? Ken Holland recently met with you right?"

He was getting badgered by the media. So his response was:

"I am 100% focussed on playing in Finland and having a great season here".

Just because he is 100% focussed on his current team does not mean he is 100% ruling out a return to the NHL. He issued a simple statement to squash further questions.

Otherwise this was a solid piece of old news.

By the way, the actual quote from Puljujarvi is totally misunderstood.

"Jesse, the deadline to return to the NHL is rapidly approaching. What do you think about this? When do you expect to return to the NHL? Would you return to the Oilers? Ken Holland recently met with you right?"

He was getting badgered by the media. So his response was:

"I am 100% focussed on playing in Finland and having a great season here".

Just because he is 100% focussed on his current team does not mean he is 100% ruling out a return to the NHL. He issued a simple statement to squash further questions.

Otherwise this was a solid piece of old news.
- uofcguy

Exactly, But common sense don't make for good click bait.

Don Cherry

Don Cherry


- eichiefs9

Never really cared for Cherry but the PC cancel culture is ridiculous. Maybe if he was with Trudeau at that party in blackface he would have gotten a pass.

- jochfr

I hope they hire Milbury for the open position so we never have to see that lumpy-faced, $10 haircut maggot on American TV again

Don Cherry


- eichiefs9

Brian Burke is probably his replacement

Never really cared for Cherry but the PC cancel culture is ridiculous. Maybe if he was with Trudeau at that party in blackface he would have gotten a pass.
- TRDevil

Society is going to poop and Trudeau is just accelerating the collision with the pooppile.

Of all the things Don Cherry has said over the years, and this is what gets him fired?

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