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.

A very recognizable hockey name has landed in the Florida Panthers' system. According to the AHL Transaction Log, the Charlotte Checkers, Florida’s American League affiliate, has signed Jesse Puljujarvi to a PTO,

It appears the end of Jesse Puljujarvi’s contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins won’t yet mark the end of his stay in North America, as the former fourth-overall draft pick has signed a professional try-out contract with the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers per the AHL Transactions Log.