Oilers could trade Jesse Puljujarvi as soon as this week

According to former NHLer and current insider Kevin Weekes, the Edmonton Oilers could move Jesse Puljujarvi as soon as this week.

This doesn't come as a major surprise, as it was reported this past week that both Puljujarvi and Oilers management believe a change in scenery may be best for the two parties. As Weekes mentioned in his tweet, the NHL draft is set to take place this coming Thursday and Friday, meaning the 24-year-old could very well be traded during that time.

This trade is one that will divide Oilers fans in a big way. The analytical community loves Puljujarvi for his solid defensive play as well as his ability to generate offensive chances, while the eye test individuals point to the fact that he hasn't been very productive despite spending plenty of time playing alongside Connor McDavid. Whether or not the trade comes back to haunt the Oilers remains to be seen, but at this point it appears it is a matter of when it happens, not if.