The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to make changes this off-season, through both free agency and trades.
One player of interest who is reportedly on their way out from their current team, is Jesse Puljujärvi. He’s a 24-year-old winger and former fourth overall pick in 2016 by the Edmonton Oilers.
Over his career, he’s faced ups and downs with the organization. Even leaving for Karpat of the Liiga in 2019-20 due to issues with the team and his handling. It seemed like a bright spot for a while when Oilers GM Ken Holland was able to massage the relationship and sway Puljujärvi back to the organization that drafted him, for the COVID-shortened 2021 season.