Pittsburgh Penguins to trade $27M goalie per insider
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The Pittsburgh Penguins are planning a major move this offseason, as NHL insider Chris Johnston reports they are exploring trading goaltender Tristan Jarry.
According to Johnston, speaking on �The Chris Johnston Show' on SDPN, the Penguins are poised to part ways with Jarry despite signing him to a five-year, $28.875 million deal just a year ago on July 1, 2023.
«If you are looking for more of a sure thing, I'm not sure Tristan Jarry is a sure thing, but maybe in that environment, in that marketplace, Pittsburgh could move off of him. I think they will certainly try,»
Johnston noted on June 23.
Johnston noted on June 23.
Jarry, drafted 44th overall by Pittsburgh in the 2013 NHL draft, has been a fixture in the Penguins' lineup for the past five seasons. However, his future with the team seems uncertain due to recent developments.
Jarry's Performance and Potential Trade Suitors
Last season, Jarry posted a record of 19-25-5 with a 2.91 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage. Despite these stats, the Penguins' decision to re-sign Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year, $5 million extension indicates a shift in their goaltending strategy.
Mark Madden, a Penguins columnist for Triblive, believes Jarry's departure is imminent following Nedeljkovic's re-signing. Madden argues that Nedeljkovic's role as a solid journeyman-level goalie at a reasonable price makes Jarry expendable, especially with young prospect Joel Blomqvist pushing for NHL playing time after an impressive AHL season.
«Nedeljkovic is reasonably priced at $5 million over two years. (I thought he could get more elsewhere.) He's a solid journeyman-level goalie,» Madden wrote.
Madden further criticizes the Penguins' decision to extend Jarry, citing his inconsistency and inability to perform under pressure. «Jarry, 29, doesn't rise to big moments. He's prone to crippling mistakes, like his turnover in the second overtime that lost a playoff game to the New York Islanders in 2021,» Madden noted.
In NHL playoffs, Jarry has struggled with a record of 2-6, a 3.00 goals-against average, and an .891 save percentage, which adds to the Penguins' dilemma.
With Nedeljkovic solidifying his position and the emergence of young talent like Blomqvist, the Penguins are expected to explore trade options for Jarry, leveraging his experience and potential to secure assets that align with their long-term goals.
As Pittsburgh prepares for the offseason, the focus shifts to resolving the goaltending situation effectively. The impending trade of Tristan Jarry underscores the Penguins' commitment to optimizing their roster and competitiveness for the upcoming NHL season.
Source: Heavy.com
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