The Pittsburgh Penguins signed goaltender Tristan Jarry to a five-year, $28.875 million contract in July 2023.
Just 18 months later, the team placed Jarry on waivers.
The two-time All-Star goaltender has struggled this season, going 8-7-4 with a 3.32 goals-against average and .886 save percentage.
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Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) returns to his net against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. (Images by Charles LeClaire-Imagn)
The 29-year-old goaltender has struggled with slow starts, allowing a goal on an opponent’s first shot six times this season.
In the Penguins’ 4-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday, Jarry gave up a shorthanded goal on the second shot he saw.
Jarry also struggled last season, going 19-25-5 with a 2.91 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage.
Despite struggling last season, Jarry led the NHL in shutouts with six. This season, Jarry had yet to record a shutout.
Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas said Jarry continued to work, but the results did not materialize.
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Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry (35) makes a save against Seattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson (9) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. (Images by Charles LeClaire-Imagn)
“He’s continued to come here, work and that hasn’t been a question at all. That just hasn’t materialized the way I would like on the ice. At this level, you get to the point where you have to do it.” “Do the right thing… for him and for us,” Dubas said via the Penguins on X publication.
The Penguins, like Jarry, have struggled this season, as they are 18-20-8 with 44 points in 46 games and are currently not in playoff position.
They are four points behind the Columbus Blue Jackets for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Due to Jarry’s contract, it will be unlikely that a team will pick him up off waivers, making it possible for him to be reassigned to the American Hockey League.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) reacts during the second period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. (Images by Brad Penner-Imagn)
Jarry has spent his entire nine-year career with the Penguins and has a .910 save percentage and a 2.74 goals-against average.
Goaltenders Alex Nedeljkovic (7-7-4, .886 save percentage in 19 games) and rookie Joel Blomqvist (3-5-0, .904 save percentage in eight games) are the Penguins’ two goaltenders , assuming they don’t come with another option.
The Penguins’ next game will be on the road against the Buffalo Sabers at 7 pm ET on Friday.
