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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Because Puljujarvi is still very much a work in progress, and obviously Spector doesn't think he is the $4-5M player that you do.
Puljujarvi has not been able to solidify a spot anywhere on their roster, despite his tool set, despite being gifted one, and despite the fact that they only have 5 or 6 good forwards.
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Even if you ignore Puljujarvi’s solid defensive metrics he’s a fan favorite 24 year old 0.55 PPG forward.
Virtanen is 26 year old fresh off a 0.44 PPG season in the KHL and a sexual assault charge.
Calling them both “projects” in the same breath is laughable. Suggesting the Oilers don’t need Virtanen because they have their hands full with Puljujarvi is a bizarre take.
Edmonton media running that kid out of town.