Jesse Puljujarvi commenced his career on shaky ground. Edmonton was a challenging arena for the young Finn, where he struggled to find his footing before his eventual trade to the Hurricanes. It was in the latter team that he began to exhibit signs of progression. <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/282380.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> <h3>A Big Hurdle Before Free Agency</h3> As Puljujarvi braced himself to step into the free agent market, a substantial development emerged that threw a spanner in the works for the budding talent. <h3>Double Hip Surgery and UFA Status: An Unexpected Twist</h3> The erstwhile fourth overall pick went through a double hip surgery, ruling him out for several months. Adding insult to injury, it was also brought to light that the Hurricanes won't extend an offer to him, leaving him as an unrestricted free agent (UFA). According to a report by Chris Johnston: <q>There is word that Jesse Puljujarvi recently underwent double hip surgery and is facing a lengthy recovery. He won't receive a qualifying offer from the #hurricanes before tomorrow's deadline and will become an unrestricted free agent. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1674441407392800770'> </a></blockquote></div> <h3>Puljujarvi's Future: An Uncertain Horizon</h3> The future for Puljujarvi teeters on the edge of uncertainty. If he manages a full recovery and is ready to re-enter the rink, he would still require someone to sign him. However, if no team extends him the needed lifeline, he might consider shifting his career to Europe. As Read on HouseofHockey - <a href='https://www.houseofhockey.net/nhl/news/Jesse-Puljujarvi-Career-is-at-Stake-After-Recent-Surgery' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Jesse Puljujarvi's Career is at Stake After Recent Surgery</a>