The Charlotte Checkers have signed forward Jesse Puljujarvi to a professional try-out, it was announced Monday.

Jesse Puljujarvi's contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins was terminated this weekend, and he now finds himself with a Stanley Cup contender.

The Charlotte Checkers, Florida’s American League affiliate, has signed Jesse Puljujarvi to a PTO, or professional tryout, the team announced Monday. This comes one day after the former fourth overall pick and the Pittsburgh Penguins mutually decided to terminate his NHL contract after he was put on waivers last week.

Former Penguins forward Jesse Puljujarvi has signed a professional tryout contract (PTO) with the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL). That team announced the signing Monday evening.

Jesse Puljujarvi’s Pittsburgh Penguins tenure is about to be over. The forward cleared unconditional waivers on Sunday, paving the way for the team to terminate his contract, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Sunday.