Jesse Puljujarvi was drafted 4th overall in 2016 ahead of players like Matthew Tkachuk, Clayton Keller, and Charlie McAvoy. When Puljujarvi was originally drafted, many thought he would be the perfect winger for Connor McDavid.
However, he has not blossomed into the star many thought he would be. In a career that has certainly not had linear development, Puljujarvi played 334 games and registered only 114 points. Due to his disappointing performance, Puljujarvi was traded to Carolina in exchange for unsigned prospect Patrik Puistola.
Now, Puljujarvi's NHL career is in jeopardy as many think Carolina will not resign him after a disappointing stint scoring 0 goals and registering 3 points across 24 regular season and playoff games with Carolina.