Tim Campbell of NHL.com: It’s sounding like Jesse Puljujarvi could be returning to the Edmonton Oilers this season. Oilers GM Ken Holland:
“I do have some optimism he will return to us for a variety of reasons. He’s a restricted free agent and can’t play in the NHL unless we or trade him, and I’m open to doing anything, but it’s got to make sense. So far, nothing has been offered that struck a deal.
“I’ve been talking to his agent, Markus Lehto, over the summer, and I think I’ll have some better understanding where I’m going here as we head into next week with regards to the relationship or non-relationship with Jesse.