David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: So Jesse Puljujarvi has said he’s going to spend the rest of the season in Finland. This is a good idea coming off surgery and needing to regain his confidence.
It could also be a decision by him and agent to try and force the Oilers to trade him this season. His trade value hasn’t been high.
The Oilers could still trade him at any point this season, but it seems less likely to happen now. If he continues to have a good season in Finland, it will only increase his trade value.