NHL Rumors: Tristan Jarry is available, but the Edmonton Oilers are reportedly concerned about injuries

The Edmonton Oilers would be concerned about the injury history of Tristan Jarry, or any other goalie for that matter

Sportsnet 590 The FAN: Elliotte Friedman, when asked if Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry would suit up for the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers have indicated they want someone who has no health issues. Is it time for the Oilers to move on from Skinner?

** NHLRumors.com transcription

Matt Marchese: “Edmonton, we know they’re at least watching the goaltending market. Tristan Jarry is giving birth there? Because I know the money has to work, but Tristan Jarry has really bounced back. It’s been a really tough couple of years, especially last year. But he’s played a little bit better at times, and this year, if you look at the numbers, a 253, a 2.53 goals against, and a .914 save percentage for the Penguins through eight games Could that be someone made available?

Friedman: “Well, I think, I think he could be available. I don’t think there’s any doubt about that. I mean, Pittsburgh has four goalies now, right? They’ve got him, they’ve got (Arturs) Silov’s, and they’ve got the two young guys, (Sergei) Murashov and (Joel) Blomqvist, who I think are both going to play. So Murashov, Blomqvist has played before. He got hurt before.” year, and Murashov played this year, and you can see the ability there.

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I mean, first of all, you know Pittsburgh is in the running. This year they were a bit of a surprise. So that always makes me wonder, how do they feel about messing with the way it started?

But in theory I think Jarry is available. Now, I’m thinking about it, and I wrote extensively about this yesterday with the Oilers, and what I think they should consider. The other thing I forgot to mention, which Edmonton kind of indicated, is that they want someone who is healthy. Because the worst thing they can do is for you to make this move and then trade for someone who isn’t available. And that’s why they were nervous about (John) Gibson, and I know that’s why they were nervous about Jarry.

And based on pure skill, I think Jarry makes a lot of sense, but I know that has scared the Oilers because of his propensity to get hurt. Because at least Skinner is available. And because, as I wrote last night, and I feel very strongly, I think this is where the Oilers need to consider is it time? It’s time for him, it’s time for them, and everyone, including the team and the player, Skinner, will be better off for this move just like you. You’re now at the point where you have to consider that.

But I understand the Oilers’ concerns about, okay, let’s say we trade for a guy with a history of injuries, and then it pops up on us. Where are we then? And I understand that concern, just as I think the way things have gone this year will force the Oilers into potentially uncomfortable decisions. But I understand the concern about someone who gets hurt a lot.

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I can’t tell you how many people in this league, who manage teams, still say you talk about what’s most important in a player, and a lot of them will talk about competitiveness and will and drive, but there’s a lot of them who say availability. And you know, in seasons like this you have no control because it’s so compressed. But just like people who get hurt, you worry about what they’re doing, your roster, your salary cap, your decisions, and I think this is the biggest call the Oilers will have with Jarry.

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