The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly exploring options to bring in another goaltender to pair with Stuart Skinner, following inconsistent goaltending performances in the playoffs.
While they were initially linked to Anaheim’s John Gibson, the Oilers missed out as he was dealt to the Detroit Red Wings. With limited elite options in free agency, NHL insider Jeff Marek of DailyFaceoff has now connected Edmonton to a potential trade for Pittsburgh Penguins netminder Tristan Jarry.
“Following the Penguins’ acquisition of Calder Cup MVP Arturs Silovs from the Vancouver Canucks, and with Joel Blomqvist likely stepping into a bigger role next season, there are questions about Jarry’s future in Pittsburgh,” Marek noted. “Could Edmonton be a potential landing spot?”
Jarry, who still has three years remaining on a five-year, $26.75 million contract, may be on the move if the Penguins opt to go with their younger tandem. To facilitate a trade, Pittsburgh would likely need to retain part of Jarry’s salary to make it work financially for the Oilers.
Despite inconsistency—posting a 16-12-6 record with a 3.12 goals-against average and a .893 save percentage last season—Jarry has shown the potential to be a high-caliber goaltender when playing at his best.
Oilers GM Open to Goalie Changes
With Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard already under contract, Edmonton still hasn’t ruled out adding another goaltender. General manager Stan Bowman emphasized that the team is keeping its options open.
“We’re still in the evaluation phase,” Bowman said. “That includes looking at what we already have as well as what’s available. We’re going to take our time and make the decision we feel is best.”
Bowman added that keeping the current tandem is still an option, but acquiring another goaltender through trade remains on the table, especially now that most notable free-agent goalies have signed.
Penguins Move May Signal Jarry’s Exit
On July 13, Pittsburgh acquired Arturs Silovs from the Canucks—an AHL standout who helped Abbotsford capture the Calder Cup. Silovs was out of waiver eligibility, prompting Vancouver to move him for future assets and organizational depth.
“We’re grateful to Arturs for his contributions, especially in Abbotsford’s Calder Cup run,” said Canucks GM Patrik Allvin. “Given our goaltending depth across all levels, we felt it was appropriate to give him a new opportunity.”
Silovs has one year remaining on a two-year, $1.7 million contract and could be in line for NHL duties this season—potentially pushing Jarry out of Pittsburgh’s plans.
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