Oilers Acquire Penguins’ Tristan Jarry to Bolster Goaltending
The Edmonton Oilers have made a significant move to enhance their goaltending by acquiring Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins. This trade, which took place on December 12, 2025, addresses the Oilers’ longstanding issues in goal. In exchange for Jarry, Edmonton sent goalie Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak, and a second-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft to Pittsburgh.
Details of the Trade
Alongside acquiring Jarry, the Oilers also traded for defenseman Spencer Stastney from the Nashville Predators. They swapped their 2027 third-round pick for Stastney, further solidifying their defensive lineup.
Tristan Jarry’s Performance
- Age: 30 years
- NHL Experience: 10 seasons with the Penguins
- Current Season Stats: 9 wins, 3 losses, 1 overtime loss
- Save Percentage: .909
- Goals-Against Average: 2.66
- Shutouts: 1
- Goals Saved Above Expected: 9.8 according to MoneyPuck
The Penguins have seen a strong performance from Jarry this season, helping them secure a playoff position as of the latest games. His consistent play contrasts sharply with the Oilers’ goaltending struggles, which have seen them post the second-worst team save percentage in the league at .873.
Oilers’ Goaltending Challenges
In recent seasons, the Oilers have faced significant challenges in goal. They reached the Stanley Cup Finals in consecutive years but were unable to clinch the championship due to goaltending inconsistencies. Both Skinner and backup Calvin Pickard failed to provide the necessary stability for a title run.
Contract Considerations
Tristan Jarry is signed with the Oilers through the 2027-28 season, carrying a cap hit of $5.375 million. In comparison, Stuart Skinner’s contract, which runs through this season, has an average annual value of $2.6 million. Brett Kulak, who is also leaving, has a contract through the 2025-26 season worth $2.75 million. Both Skinner and Kulak are set to become unrestricted free agents next summer.
As the Oilers make these adjustments, fans will be looking to see if Jarry can bring the stability they need to finally secure a championship.
