Defense · D

Jesse Pulkkinen

New York Islanders defenceman prospect with a $930.833K cap hit in 2026–27, selected No. 54 overall in 2024; has yet to make an NHL appearance.

Born Dec 27, 2004

Birthplace Jyvaskyla, FIN

Nationality FIN

Height 6 ft 7 in / 201 cm

Weight 220 lb / 100 kg

Shoots L

Current team New York Islanders

Draft 2024 · NYI · Round 2 · No. 54

Team appearances

Season statistics

Season	Team	Cap hit	Regular season							Postseason
Season	Team	Cap hit	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	S	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	S
2026–27	NYI	$930,833	—							Playoffs not started
2025–26	NYI	$880,833	—							—
2024–25	NYI	$880,833	—							—
Signed with NYI on July 15, 2024 · 3 years x $880,833 AAV
Drafted by NYI in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft · Round 2 · No. 54 overall