Potential Fix for Oilers' Goalie Crisis Emerges Before Thanksgiving

The Edmonton Oilers may need a new goalie soon enough, given they keep hemorrhaging goals against on a daily basis.

Pittsburgh Penguins netminder Tristan Jarry’s resurgence in net has come at a time when the Oilers would surely welcome him back to Edmonton after he spent time with the Oil Kings in the early 2010s.

Jarry, 31, is back from a lower-body injury and started Wednesday’s win over Buffalo. He stopped 29 of 31 shots, improving to 6–2–0 on the season with a .914 save percentage and 2.53 goals-against average.

The Penguins’ goalie, who was waived and written off last season, is reportedly drawing leaguewide trade interest. ESPN’s Kevin Weekes was first reporting the development and named the Oilers as the team showing the “most significant” interest.

“I’m told 2X @NHL All-Star and @penguins Goalie Tristan Jarry is among the goalies drawing significant interest as a potential option for the @EdmontonOilers,” Weekes reported on X. “Keep in mind he played in Edmonton with the Oil Kings. #HockeyX”

The Oilers, meanwhile, are still reeling from a lopsided 8–3 loss to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. Stuart Skinner allowed four goals on eight shots and was pulled after the first period. Calvin Pickard entered the game hoping for a better performance, but allowed four more goals in 40 minutes.

“[The goalies] are part of the team too,” Leon Draisaitl said postgame. “But there’s not much they can do… We’re clearly not on the same page, as a group.”

Oilers captain Connor McDavid echoed that view.

“I really feel like goaltending is a team thing,” McDavid said. “It’s tough for goalies to look good when the group in front of them is not playing well.”

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) awaits the start of play.Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

As much as the two Oilers superstars want to blame the full team for their defensive issues and goalie underperformance, the truth is Edmonton’s tandem of Skinner and Pickard has combined for a league-worst .868 save percentage.

Jarry, meanwhile, has rebounded strongly in limited starts with Pittsburgh and appears to be on the rise again. He played junior hockey in Edmonton with the WHL’s Oil Kings, adding familiarity to a potential fit.

The Pens goalie’s current contract carries a $5.375 million cap hit through 2026–27 and includes a 12-team no-trade clause.

This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Nov 27, 2025, where it first appeared in the NHL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Potential Fix for Oilers’ Goalie Crisis Emerges Before Thanksgiving

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