Jesse Puljujarvi Anaheim Ducks rumors
The Anaheim Ducks are interested in making a Jesse Puljujarvi trade. The Oilers would love to move Puljujarvi to free up cap space.

Jesse Puljujarvi has been in the NHL trade rumors mill for some time but the Edmonton Oilers have had no takers until now.

It appears the Anaheim Ducks have interest in making a Jesse Puljujarvi trade.

Anaheim Ducks scouting Jesse Puljujarvi

The National Post reports Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek has been scouting Jesse Puljujarvi as he was seen in Nashville and Minnesota watching Puljujarvi.

The piece also suggests right now would be a good opportunity to test drive Puljujarvi until the end of the season, when his contract is up and if they like what they see, they could re-sign him for less than his $3 million.

Oilers want to complete a Jesse Puljujarvi trade to free up cap space

The Edmonton Oilers want to clear up some cap space ($3 million) to likely go after a defensive defenseman at the NHL trade deadline.

Elliotte Friedman also reports in his 32 Thoughts podcast besides Anaheim having interest, Detroit and Carolina have looked into a Puljujarvi trade.

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