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Virtanen PTO May Indicate Oilers' Closer to Puljujarvi Decision

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Virtanen PTO May Indicate Oilers' Closer to Puljujarvi Decision

Jake Virtanen was signed by the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. Some fans are not happy about the news that he was given a PTO deal. Oilers are close to making a decision on the signing of Jesse Puljujarvi.

Jesse Puljujarvi is a target for the Edmonton Oilers. Mark Spector of Sportsnet suggests that they might be interested in signing Ben Virtanen. If they do, it would be a blow for Puljjarvii's $3M salary.

Puljujarvi is a popular player with the fans. He is also a decent player. If he is moved, the fan reaction will be vocal. Virtanen is two months away from a non-guilty verdict in a sexual assault case. The Oilers are known for taking on reclamation projects. If Virtenen plays well, he might be moved.

Virtanen signed a PTO with the Oilers. If he plays well, he will earn a spot in the team. The downside is that he has a questionable history and hasn't produced much outside of one 18-goal season in 2019-20. Some fans will be upset if he doesn't play well and is shipped out for nothing. If the Edmonton Oilers move Puljujarvi, it has the potential to sting.

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