The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly expected to add some offensive punch to their playoff roster as soon as their AHL affiliate's campaign concludes.
Jesse Puljujarvi is likely to be summoned by the Oilers when the Bakersfield Condors' season comes to an end, according to TSN's Darren Dreger.
The fourth overall pick in last year's draft has 28 points in 37 games with the farm club.
Edmonton gave Puljujarvi an extended look at the start of the season, but the 18-year-old rookie didn't look ready, posting a lone goal and eight points in 28 contests.
The Condors are in must-win territory ahead of the penultimate game on their regular-season slate. They need a regulation win against the Stockton Heat on Friday night, then a win in any fashion over the San Jose Barracuda on Saturday and a win in regulation by the Tucson Roadrunners over the Heat that same night just to qualify for the Calder Cup playoffs.
Game 2 of the Oilers' first-round series against the San Jose Sharks goes Friday, and Game 3 is scheduled for Sunday night.
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