Insider provides big update on former fourth overall pick
The National Hockey League's 2023-24 season is nearly two months old and there's still some well-known free agents on the market.
Among those are Phil Kessel, Ethan Bear and former fourth overall pick Jesse Puljujarvi.
On Friday, TSN's Chris Johnston provided a big update on Jesse Puljujarvi, who had off-season double hip surgery. Johnson said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, that Puljujarvi has been cleared by doctors for full contact.
"At the end of a week where NHLers with hip-related ailments were in the spotlight, there is word that Jesse Puljujärvi has been cleared by doctors for full-contact training.
He's working his way back from a bilateral hip resurfacing last summer and remains a free agent."
The 25-year-old spent time with the Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes last season, putting up 16 points (five goals, 11 assists), 32 penalty minutes and was a minus-13 in 75 games.
Do you think Jesse Puljujarvi will play in the National Hockey League this season or will he head back to Europe? Let us know what you think in the poll below!
POLL |
Will Jesse Puljujarvi play in the NHL this season? |
Yes | 56 | 27.3 % |
No, he'll sign in Europe | 119 | 58 % |
See Results | 30 | 14.6 % |
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