The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that goaltender Tristan Jarry is being placed on NHL waivers. Currently in his second year of a five-year deal worth $5.375 million annually, Jarry ranks 11th in cap hit among active NHL goaltenders. If he goes unclaimed, he will head down to the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, where he previously had a conditioning stint earlier this season.
During that stint, Jarry played five games, securing four victories with a 2.16 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage. This season has seen Jarry struggle, recording an 8-8-4 record with a 3.31 GAA and an .886 save percentage in 22 NHL games, placing him among the bottom tier of goalies in those statistics.
As the Penguins aim for a wild-card playoff spot, they may turn to Alex Nedeljkovic and Joel Blomqvist as alternatives in net. Nedeljkovic's performance mirrors Jarry's struggles, while Blomqvist has shown promise with a .904 save percentage over eight games.
