Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Tristan Jarry to Edmonton Oilers
The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a significant move, trading goalie Tristan Jarry to the Edmonton Oilers. Jarry, 30, has been with the Penguins since he was drafted in 2013. He took over as the main goalie in 2017, succeeding two-time Stanley Cup champion Matt Murray.
This change comes as a surprise but makes sense for Pittsburgh’s general manager, Kyle Dubas. He explained, “With where we’re at, bringing in a goalie like Stu Skinner, plus a draft pick, just felt right.” Dubas is optimistic about Jarry’s future in Edmonton, noting his previous success with the Oil Kings in junior hockey.
This season, Jarry has performed well, posting a record of 9-3-1 with a 2.66 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage. The Penguins (14-8-7) are aiming for a playoff return after missing out for the last three years. However, with aging stars like Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang, the team needs reliable performance in goal.
Stuart Skinner, who comes to Pittsburgh in this trade, has had playoff experience with the Oilers, participating in two consecutive Stanley Cup Finals. Penguins coach Dan Muse emphasized the value of that experience, saying, “You can’t put a price on that type of experience. It’s another guy here now coming in that has that.”
Despite having numbers similar to Jarry’s, Skinner has more playoff starts, which could be beneficial as the Penguins aim for a deeper playoff run this year. Dubas recognized that while Skinner’s season hasn’t been ideal, he is getting back on track. The Penguins are determined to support him and help him reclaim his form.
Skinner is expected to pair with Arturs Silovs, also a recent acquisition, creating competition among goalies in Pittsburgh. Young prospects like Sergei Murashov and Joel Blomqvist are also in the mix, pushing each other to earn a permanent spot.
Rickard Rakell, a forward for the Penguins, expressed how vital Jarry has been for the team. “He’s been the backbone of winning us hockey games,” he noted.
Dubas, who took over as general manager earlier this year, initially signed Jarry to a five-year contract worth $26.88 million. Yet, the Penguins’ outlook has shifted, prompting this trade. He believes the team can perform better and regrets the points lost this season.
As the Penguins navigate this transition, all eyes will be on how Skinner adapts to his new environment and whether the team can leverage their talent to climb the standings.
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