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3 Players Who Have Something To Prove In The Final Weeks

By Devon Hladunewich

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Edmonton Oilers forward Jesse Puljujärvi, #13.
Edmonton Oilers forward Jesse Puljujärvi, #13. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Jesse Puljujarvi

Jesse Puljujarvi is one of the best if not the best forecheckers on the Oiler. When he is on the ice the Edmonton Oilers get way more chances for than  against. That being said Puljujarvi needs to be putting the puck in the net more often.

Watching Puljujarvi’s last couple games you can tell he is in a goal scoring slump. Playing on a line with McDavid and Kane, Puljujarvi is often put in a spot to score. The problem is right now he isn’t putting those chances in the next.

On the plus size of the scoring slump hasn’t effected any other aspect of his game. He is still a great possession player that can help the Oilers maintain the puck in the offensive end. Until he starts to show you he is losing that part of his game there is no way I am taking him out of the Oilers top six.

When he finally does start finishing on his chances the Edmonton Oilers first line will be one of the best lines in the NHL. Hopefully in the final games of the season Puljujarvi can find his touch and that can happen. Till then at least he is a great puck retriever that can get the puck out of the corners and give it McDavid so Connor can make a play.

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