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With the calendar officially turning to 2026, NHL front offices are already keeping an eye on their respective rosters and, inevitably, the NHL trade deadline. January always sees the transition from speculation to strategy, and a handful of recognizable names are quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) popping up in the rumor mill. Some movements […]
I took a look in a recent article in The Hockey News about the collateral damage done to Stuart Skinner in Pittsburgh. It got me thinking that Skinner’s early struggles with the Penguins were easy fuel for critics eager to declare the Edmonton Oilers the clear winners of their recent goalie trade. But that superficial […]
One of the unexpected joys of writing hockey blogs is the comments section. I sincerely mean that. Fans who take the time to read and comment are thinking about the game, and many of them are sharp. They notice details. They raise questions I hadn’t thought about yet. More than a few good posts have […]
The Pittsburgh Penguins have time to make decisions to keep or trade Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak NHL Network: Elliotte Friedman on NHL Now he is asked about the Pittsburgh Penguins and what they will do with newly acquired goaltender Stuart Skinner and defenseman Brett Kulak. Kevin Weekes: “What about Pittsburgh? This has changed the […]
The Edmonton Oilers vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins might be the must-see game of the night in the NHL, if only because of the many storylines surrounding this matchup. Usually it’s Connor McDavid versus Sidney Crosby. No matter how exciting that superstar match remains tonight, it is perhaps the least talked about story. Crosby has a […]
In today’s roundup of NHL rumors, is Quinn Hughes open to an extension with the Minnesota Wild? It’s only been one game since he’s been here, but he’s already saying what Wild fans want to hear. Did the long-time goaltending tandem of the Edmonton Oilers know by now that a trade was coming? And are […]
A deal that probably made both goaltenders happier Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins goaltending trade. Both Stuart Skinner and Tristan Jarry were ready for a change of scenery. ** NHLRumors.com transaction Ron McLean: “What about Stan Bowman? What was he thinking? Friedman: “Alright, obviously tonight we’re watching Tristan Jarry make […]
A deal that probably made both goaltenders happier Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins goaltending trade. Both Stuart Skinner And Tristan Jarry were ready for a change of scenery. ** NHLRumors.com transaction Ron McLean: “What about Stan Bowman? What was he thinking? Friedman: “Alright, obviously tonight we’re watching Tristan Jarry make […]
Tristan Jarry hasn’t even played a game for the Edmonton Oil Companiesbut his new goaltending equipment is already getting attention, making it clear that this trade wasn’t exactly a last-minute deal. While the pads were done just minutes after the trade was announced (which likely means sooner), the post-teasing of his new gear at least […]
The Edmonton Oilers acquired goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Samuel Poulin, while the Pittsburgh Penguins received goaltender Stuar Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick. Puck Pedia: The Oilers added $850,000 in salary cap space after this morning’s trades, not including Sam Poulin’s AHL cap hit. In:Jarry year 3/5 $5.375 millionStastney Year 2/2 […]
