Puljujarvi was one of Edmonton’s prospects expected to make the jump to the NHL this season. He did get to play 28 games with Edmonton last year but was sent down to the Bakersfield Condors after posting just a goal and eight points at the NHL level. With the Condors, he got more time to adjust to the North American game and put up strong totals with 12 goals and 28 points in 39 games.
However, he did not stand out that much in the preseason. He had just two goals and three points through five games, all of which came in one game against the Winnipeg Jets.