Oilers Acquire Tristan Jarry from Penguins in Major Trade

The Edmonton Oilers addressed their long-standing goaltending issues by trading for Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins. The deal, confirmed on December 12, 2025, involved sending goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick to Pittsburgh, while the Oilers received Jarry and forward Samuel Poulin.

Jarry, 30, is in his 10th NHL season, boasting a record of 9-3-1 this season with a .909 save percentage and a 2.66 goals-against average, making him a significant upgrade for a team that has struggled with netminding consistency, reflected in their second-worst save percentage in the league at .873 (ESPN NHL, Deadspin).

Jarry is under contract through the 2027-28 season at a cap hit of $5.375 million, while Skinner's contract is set to expire this season, leading to speculation about how this trade will affect future roster decisions for both teams (Yahoo Sports NHL).

The Penguins, meanwhile, received Skinner, whose fluctuating performance has drawn criticism from fans, and Kulak, both of whom could be valuable as they continue their playoff push (Daily Faceoff, ESPN NHL).

This trade is seen as a risk for the Oilers, as they have committed to Jarry despite his inconsistent past and the potential for Skinner to excel in a new environment (Daily Faceoff).