Jesse Puljujärvi is a Finnish professional ice hockey player for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). Rated as a top prospect, Puljujärvi was drafted fourth overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
Puljujärvi with Finland in 2016
The 2016 NHL Entry Draft was the 54th NHL Entry Draft. The draft was held on June 24–25, 2016, at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The first three selections were Auston Matthews going to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Patrik Laine going to the Winnipeg Jets, and Pierre-Luc Dubois going to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Patrik Laine was selected 2nd overall by the Winnipeg Jets.
Jesse Puljujarvi was selected fourth overall by the Edmonton Oilers.
Mikhail Sergachev was selected ninth overall by the Montreal Canadiens.
Alex DeBrincat was selected 39th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks.