Pool party

Puljujarvi won’t want to get bottom 6 minutes. He wants opportunity to better his career, I don’t see linemates if Carter and puustinen being ideal for his performance. Kapanen should also be resigned. Maybe play rackell on the LW with malkin and having puljujarvi one the RW. Probably the only circumstance he is traded for

Rackell-Malkin-Puljujarvi is interesting, though I question the fit a bit since Malkin doesn't shoot much at 5v5 and needs some shooters around him (by that measure, Zucker isn't exactly helping much either). Puljujarvi can really drive play though, which is why I thought he could help Carter.

Regardless, I think this is a good spot for him. Hextall and Burke want size and he's got it. I see a lot of Nichushkin there.

Not sure what to do with Kapanen though. He was horrible last year and likely will cost little to sign.