Tristan Jarry trade is a big win for Penguins
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By parting ways with Stuart Skinner, the Edmonton Oilers have replaced an inconsistent playoff goaltender with a stopper who has limited post-season experience.
In an attempt to solve their goaltending woes, the Edmonton Oilers acquired Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins Friday while sending the much-maligned Stuart Skinner the other way. Edmonton needed to make a move in goal, but is Jarry really the answer?
The Pittsburgh Penguins got Brett Kulak back in the Tristan Jarry deal, and he has the tools to help this team.
The Oilers have been connected to several veteran goaltenders of various quality with unattractive contracts. Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues has a $6 million cap hit in 2026-27, and Tristan Jarry of the Pittsburgh Penguins has two years left at $5.375 million.
Read the full transcript from Oilers General Manager Stan Bowman discussing Friday's trades to acquire Tristan Jarry & Samuel Poulin from the Penguins and Spencer Stastney from the Predators