Penguins blockbuster trade attempt failed: superstar goalie could reportedly be moved

The Pittsburgh Penguins came ever so close to trading Tristan Jarry this offseason, however since that failed, there's talk he is back on the Penguins' trade block.

The talk of the town this summer in Pittsburgh was the upcoming contract extension of captain Sidney Crosby, which was finalized this September. One storyline quietly building was regarding goaltender Tristan Jarry. A rumor was making its way across town that Jarry wouldn't be back to start the 2024-25 season with the Penguins. That speculation didn't prove to be fact as Jarry was in net on opening night looking to reclaim his role as starting goaltender for the team. Unfortunately for him, he has not yet proved that he deserves that number-one place.

The first game of the season by Jarry was a disaster. In the home opener against the New York Rangers, the Penguins were routed 6-0, where Jarry was pulled after performing terribly. It was an especially deflating performance given the importance of the night and a low point in the team thus far. His poor play only added to the growing doubts about whether he was capable of being a reliable starter.

Josh Yohe from The Athletic described Jarry's play as "unprofessional." He would go on to note that the Penguins had shopped Jarry in the offseason, though ultimately didn't find a taker. That the team attempted to move Jarry and found nobody willing to take him demonstrated how up in the air his future was with the franchise and begged the question of how much longer he'd be capable of sticking around Pittsburgh.

With the goaltending situation in Pittsburgh still uncertain, a number of reporters, including the aforementioned Yohe, have already begun to speculate whether the Penguins might again seek to trade Jarry. One possible destination could be Colorado, where the Avalanche are dealing with goaltender problems of their own. Alexandar Georgiev, the current starter for Colorado, has a .802 save percentage and a 5.79 goals-against average through four games.

Given that Tristan Jarry has been inconsistent, mirroring Alexandar Georgiev's troubles likely factored into the reason the Penguins couldn't move him this summer. Also factoring in was his pricey contract carrying a $5.375 million annual average value through 2028 and a 12-team no-trade clause. Should Pittsburgh ultimately not find a trade partner for Jarry, general manager Kyle Dubas may eventually look toward a buyout, possibly in the summer, should Jarry not turn a corner.

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