Oilers Address Goaltending Issues by Acquiring Tristan Jarry from Penguins

The Edmonton Oilers have addressed their long-standing goaltending issues by acquiring Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the trade, the Oilers sent goalie Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick to Pittsburgh, receiving Jarry and forward Sam Poulin in return.

Jarry, 30, has been with the Penguins for his entire NHL career and is off to a solid start this season, boasting a 9-3-1 record, a .909 save percentage, and a 2.66 goals-against average, along with one shutout.

This acquisition comes as the Oilers struggle with the second-worst team save percentage in the league at .873. Jarry's contract runs through the 2027-28 season with a cap hit of $5.375 million. Oilers captain Connor McDavid expressed sadness over the loss of Skinner and Kulak but is optimistic about the potential impact of Jarry, noting he is an established goaltender with a solid track record.

Jarry himself expressed excitement about joining the Oilers, citing familiarity with the Edmonton area from his time playing for the Oil Kings. Alongside Jarry, the Oilers also acquired defenseman Spencer Stastney from the Nashville Predators, further bolstering their roster.

Stastney is expected to contribute on the blue line and is seen as a young, mobile defenseman who can help offensively. The Oilers are looking to rebound from consecutive playoff runs that ended in disappointment, and hope that Jarry can provide the stability they need in net as they aim for a playoff spot this season.