Edmonton Oilers could secure underrated offensive weapon
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The NHL waiver wire has been sending shockwaves down the NHL the past few weeks, with the most recent move coming from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Moments ago, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas placed forward Valtteri Puustinen on the waiver wire, and the Edmonton Oilers have another golden opportunity to secure an underrated offensive weapon.
According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, Puustinen was a seventh round draft pick of the Penguins in 2019, and has already played total of 63 career games in the NHL, scoring 6 goals and 23 points.
He has had some offensive success in the AHL, scoring 24 goals and 59 points in 2022-23, but that talent hasn't translated yet to the NHL level.
The 5'10 Finnish winger has top 10 percentile speed and has played well in all areas of the ice in a depth role in Pittsburgh, with his only major shortcoming with finishing abilities.
-Liam McCormick, Oilers Daily
The 5'10 Finnish winger has top 10 percentile speed and has played well in all areas of the ice in a depth role in Pittsburgh, with his only major shortcoming with finishing abilities.
-Liam McCormick, Oilers Daily
The Edmonton Oilers have recently snagged forward Kasperi Kapanen off waivers, and now, analysts around the league are urging general manager Stan Bowman to act quickly.
To make matters even sweeter, Valtteri Puustinen is currently signed to a league minimum contract, making him an affordable pick-up a cash strapped Oilers team.
Kyle Dubas recently announced that his team is open for business, and he clearly means it considering Valtteri Puustinen has just become available.
There have been rumblings of the Oilers interest to secure some offensive depth concerning their bottom-6, and Valtteri Puustinen could be another affordable solution for GM Stan Bowman.
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NOVEMBRE 26 | 148 ANSWERS Edmonton Oilers could secure underrated offensive weapon Should the Edmonton Oilers sign Valtteri Puustinen? | ||
| Yes | 79 | 53.4 % |
| No | 69 | 46.6 % |
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