Report: Oilers may do 180 on Jesse Puljujärvi!

It wasn't long ago that the Edmonton Oilers were reportedly thinking of moving on from forward Jesse Puljujärvi, who hasn't exactly been posting positive numbers this season. However, according to the latest report from NHL insider Chris Johnston, that may be on hold.

In fact, the Oilers are reportedly considering extending Puljujärvi's contract. Take a look at what Johnston had to say during an episode of "The Chris Johnston Show" that aired Saturday: 

"Another point on Edmonton also is that we’ve all been wondering what’s going to happen. Is there going to be a big waiver move this week? They ultimately send a couple players to the American Hockey League to manage in the short-term their cap situation.

I think a lot of people, including myself, just assumed Jesse Puljujarvi was the odd man out in Edmonton. It definitely looked and sounded that way that he would definitely be traded, 100%. They are a team that is going to have to create some room by moving a player out.

But what’s interesting to me is I’ve heard in recent days the Oilers have at least broached the possibility of extending Puljujarvi instead of just trading him. Possibly trying to get him signed to a cheaper extension beyond this year. He’s on an expiring deal, he’s a restricted free agent. I don’t think those talks went anywhere, I don’t know where those talks stand at this moment, but a guy that has always seemed on his last day in the city, they’ve at least broached the possibility of seeing if they can extend him.

But what’s interesting to me is I’ve heard in recent days the Oilers have at least broached the possibility of extending Puljujarvi instead of just trading him. Possibly trying to get him signed to a cheaper extension beyond this year. He’s on an expiring deal, he’s a restricted free agent. I don’t think those talks went anywhere, I don’t know where those talks stand at this moment, but a guy that has always seemed on his last day in the city, they’ve at least broached the possibility of seeing if they can extend him."

In 54 games played this season, Puljujärvi has tallied only five goals with eight assists, along with a -10 plus minus rating. Would it be the right move by GM Ken Holland to keep him around?