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Edmonton Oilers could be scared away from trading for Tristan Jarry for one specific reason
Tonight, a new report has suggested that the Edmonton Oilers could shut down trade talks around Tristan Jarry for one specific reason.
Over the last several days, reports have indicated that the Edmonton Oilers are exploring a potential trade for Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry.
The Oilers have struggled to find consistency in goal this season leading them to be on the outside of the Stanley Cup Playoff race looking in as Christmas approaches.
As a result, the Oilers have been linked to several veteran goalies as a potential upgrade including Tristan Jarry.
The Penguins would reportedly be open to moving Jarry to allow rookie phenom Sergei Murashov a better opportunity to play NHL games.
However, according to a new report from Elliotte Friedman, the Oilers could be scared away from trading for Jarry due to health concerns.
Oilers reportedly reconsidering Tristan Jarry trade due to health concerns
According to Friedman, if the Oilers are going to move on from Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard they are going to do so for a clear upgrade.
This includes not only in play on the ice but also availability and health as Skinner in particular has struggled with injuries in the last couple of seasons.
This criteria could take Jarry out of the running who recently is coming back from an injury and has been known to struggle with health problems throughout his time in Pittsburgh.
If Stan Bowman and the Oilers were to trade for Jarry they would need to be certain that the 30-year-old is healed and has no further risk of re-injury.
As the situation continues to develop it will be fun to see if Jarry remains on the target list for the Oilers or if they pivot to a different veteran with less uncertainty.
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NOVEMBRE 27 | 98 ANSWERS Edmonton Oilers could be scared away from trading for Tristan Jarry for one specific reason Are you hoping to see the Pittsburgh Penguins trade Tristan Jarry to the Edmonton Oilers? | ||
| Yes | 80 | 81.6 % |
| No | 18 | 18.4 % |
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