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Penguins Place Jesse Puljujärvi on Unconditional Waivers

2/9/2025

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed Jesse Puljujärvi on unconditional waivers, paving the way for him to become an unrestricted free agent if no team claims him. At just 26, Puljujärvi has faced challenges since his 2016 draft, managing only nine points in 26 NHL games this season, and recently played with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed Jesse Puljujärvi on unconditional waivers, paving the way for him to become an unrestricted free agent if no team claims him. At just 26, Puljujärvi has faced challenges since his 2016 draft, managing only nine points in 26 NHL games this season, and recently played with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL.