Player News

Player Update (Mon Feb 5, 2024) - Signs two-year contract

Puljujarvi signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract with Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Injury Update (Thu Jun 29, 2023) - Has surgery, to become free agent

Puljujarvi underwent double hip surgery and is out indefinitely. The Hurricanes won't make him a qualifying offer, so he'll become an unrestricted free agent Saturday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

Player Update (Fri Apr 21, 2023) - In Friday's lineup

Puljujarvi will return to the lineup Friday versus the Islanders, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - May draw back in Tuesday

Puljujarvi could return to the lineup Tuesday versus Tampa Bay after being a healthy scratch Sunday versus Boston, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Injury Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Won't play against Bruins

Puljujarvi (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against Boston, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Resolves work visa issue

Puljujarvi joined his new teammates Tuesday after settling his work visa issue but it's unclear if he will make his Carolina debut against Montreal.

Injury Update (Fri Mar 3, 2023) - Visa issues

Puljujarvi is still in Edmonton as he is having visa issues, Ryan Rishaug of TSN.ca reports.

Player Update (Tue Feb 28, 2023) - Traded to Carolina

Puljujarvi was traded from the Oilers to the Hurricanes in exchange for Patrik Puistola on Tuesday.

Player Update (Fri Feb 24, 2023) - Records helper in big win

Puljujarvi had an assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Penguins.

Player Update (Mon Feb 20, 2023) - Helpers in consecutive contests

Puljujarvi notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Avalanche.

Player Update (Sat Feb 18, 2023) - Hands out assist

Puljujarvi notched an assist and two hits in Friday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Rangers.

Player Update (Sun Feb 12, 2023) - Nets game-winner

Puljujarvi scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Senators.

Player Update (Sat Jan 14, 2023) - Adds insurance tally

Puljujarvi scored a goal in Friday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Player Update (Sat Dec 31, 2022) - Finds twine in Friday's win

Puljujarvi scored a goal on five shots, logged two hits and went plus-2 in Friday's 7-2 win over the Kraken.

Player Update (Thu Dec 22, 2022) - Slides helper in win

Puljujarvi registered an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Stars.

Player Update (Thu Dec 1, 2022) - Posts helper Wednesday

Puljujarvi notched an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Blackhawks.

Player Update (Sun Nov 27, 2022) - Slings assist in win

Puljujarvi notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rangers.

Player Update (Tue Nov 22, 2022) - Back in bottom six

Puljujarvi notched an assist and two hits in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Devils.

Player Update (Sun Nov 13, 2022) - Helps out on empty-netter

Puljujarvi notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Panthers.

Player Update (Sat Nov 5, 2022) - Gets on scoresheet Saturday

Puljujarvi notched an assist and four hits in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Stars.

Player Update (Thu Oct 27, 2022) - Opens Wednesday's scoring

Puljujarvi secured his first point this season during the 3-1 victory over the Blues on Wednesday.

Player Update (Thu Sep 22, 2022) - Skating on first line

Puljujarvi (shoulder) skated with Zach Hyman and Leon Draisatil on the top line during Thursday's "first session" practice, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.