Ht/Wt: 6' 6"/216 lbs
Position: LHD
Team: JYP (Liiga)

Jesse Pulkkinen's Player Profile

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - June 11th: "He has great puck touch on his backhand and forehand side. His defending is a work in progress overall. There are times he reads the play, but doesn’t jump to take away time and space efficiently."

Chris Peters - Flo Hockey - June 3rd: "He’s big, physical and showed more touch on the puck. His offensive game isn’t such that you can safely project him as a true two-way defender, but the year-over-year growth showed there’s more ceiling for him to reach."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - June 3: "He’s a towering defenseman who handles the puck uniquely well, often taking and beating opposing players one-on-one. He moves well and plays in an active posture. He played the game with an undeniable confidence all year, looking to make things happen on both sides of the puck with his length and surprising skill."

Corey Pronman - The Athletic - May 28th: "Offensively, he doesn't stand out as much, but he has hands and can make checkers miss. He fights the puck at times when he needs to make quick decisions, though. If his first pass and decisions gets more consistent he could be a legit longtime NHL defender, but for now, I see a third-pair type."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - May 28th: "Pulkkinen can handle significant pressure well and has the offensive and physical chops to battle older, stronger competition. Don’t be surprised if a team reaches for him late in the first."

Sebastian High - Dobber Prospects - Apr. 20th: "His unicorn status will possibly scare teams off from swinging on him on Day 1, as his NHL projection is a bit theoretical in multiple elements such as his tendency to hold on to pucks too long when pressured and struggles with on-puck consistency, but the foundation of raw tools, skill, creativity, and composure make him a worthwhile swing in the 25-40 range in our eyes."

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