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Jesse

Pulkkinen

D · NYI

2026-27

Jesse Pulkkinen (New York Islanders) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.

Jesse Pulkkinen

#42DNew York Islanders logoNew York Islanders

HEIGHT : 201 cm · WEIGHT : 100 kg · SHOOTS : L

Born : December 26, 2004 · Jyvaskyla, Finland

Drafted : 2024 · NYI · round 2, pick #54

Contract : $880,833 · 2024-25 → 2026-27 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $97,500

Advanced stats

No stats for this season.

Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)

Rank

291

among all 32 teams' prospects

Rating

71/ 100

percentile among prospects at his position

Potential

45/ 80

Depth player

Ceiling: 0.9 WAR from age 21 to 26

NHL probability

13 %

of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26

Expected WAR, age 21-26

0.4

the most likely outcome

NHLe

7

NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (ECHL, 56 games)

Jesse Pulkkinen: frequently asked questions

How old is Jesse Pulkkinen?

Jesse Pulkkinen is 21 years old: he was born on December 27, 2004.

How tall is Jesse Pulkkinen, and how much does he weigh?

Jesse Pulkkinen is 6'7" (201 cm) and weighs 220 lb (100 kg).

Where is Jesse Pulkkinen from?

Finland: Jesse Pulkkinen was born in Jyvaskyla, Finland.

What team does Jesse Pulkkinen play for?

Jesse Pulkkinen plays for the New York Islanders in the NHL, at D, wearing number 42.

Is Jesse Pulkkinen injured?

No: Jesse Pulkkinen is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.

How much does Jesse Pulkkinen make?

Jesse Pulkkinen carries a cap hit of $881K per season, on a contract worth $3.0M in total over 3 years.

When does Jesse Pulkkinen's contract end?

Jesse Pulkkinen's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.

Where was Jesse Pulkkinen drafted?

Jesse Pulkkinen was drafted 54th overall (round 2) by New York Islanders in 2024.

See also: his New York Islanders teammates

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