NHL Rumor Roundup: Penguins And Jets' Performances Elevate Commerce Questions

Goaltending was a query mark for the Pittsburgh Penguins coming into this season.

Tristan Jarry misplaced his starter’s job to backup Alex Nedeljkovic down the stretch as they battled for a playoff berth. 4 video games into this season, the 30-year-old netminder reveals no signal of regaining that spot.

Jarry was within the web because the Penguins had been blown out 6-0 of their season opener in opposition to the New York Rangers. He bounced again on Monday with a 6-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens however obtained the hook on Thursday after giving up three objectives on 5 photographs in opposition to the Buffalo Sabres.

Rookie Joel Blomqvist has crammed in for the sidelined Nedeljkovic and was strong of their 6-3 win over the Detroit Purple Wings and their 4-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He changed Jarry in opposition to the Sabres as his teammates stormed again for a 6-5 extra time victory.

On Monday, The Athletic’s Josh Yohe claimed there was open competitors for the starter’s job, including it is anybody’s guess who’ll fill that position. He additionally indicated the Penguins tried to commerce Jarry this summer season however could not discover any takers. Yohe slammed Jarry’s efficiency in opposition to the Sabres, calling it “unprofessional.”

The Hockey Information’ Ryan Gagne believes the Penguins ought to ship Jarry to the Colorado Avalanche for Alexandar Georgiev. He suggests the change of surroundings may assist the struggling goalies regain their kind and profit each golf equipment.

Jarry’s inconsistent play is one motive the Penguins could not drum up any curiosity within the low season commerce market. His contract was one other stumbling block, carrying a $5.375 million annual common worth through 2027-28 and a 12-team no-trade record.

It is uncertain the Penguins would have higher luck transferring Jarry throughout this season. That raises the potential for a contract buyout in June.

In the meantime, the Winnipeg Jets are off to a great begin to this season with a file of 3-0-0 heading into Friday’s recreation with the San Jose Sharks. However, they might be a group price watching close to the March 7, 2025, NHL commerce deadline.

Chris Johnston of The Athletic was requested if he noticed the Jets including a middle or a defenseman by the deadline. He replied that he wouldn’t be surprised in the event that they bolstered their depth at heart.

Johnston additionally felt the Jets should decide concerning Nikolaj Ehlers. The 28-year-old winger was the topic of trade speculation earlier this previous summer season, however that discuss has pale.

Ehlers is within the last season of his contract with a mean annual worth of $6 million. To date, there is no indication that the 2 sides are in extension talks.

If Ehlers stays unsigned by the commerce deadline, it is unlikely the Jets will transfer him in the event that they’re holding a playoff berth. Nevertheless, it might be completely different in the event that they’re out of rivalry.

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