How the Oilers Can Capitalize on Penguins’ Three-Goalie Situation

The Pittsburgh Penguins suddenly find themselves with a rare luxury: three goaltenders playing well enough to justify NHL consideration. With Tristan Jarry returning from injury, the Penguins’ crease now includes Sergei Murashov, Jarry, and Arturs Silovs—each with strong early-season numbers and different levels of upside. For a team like the Edmonton Oilers, who continue searching for stability and depth behind Stuart Skinner, this is exactly the type of situation they should be monitoring.

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Murashov has been the surprise standout with a 1.90 GAA and .913 SV% across four games, showing quick development and high upside. Jarry, the returning veteran, owns a 2.60 GAA and .911 SV% in seven games, providing steady, reliable play. Silovs has handled the largest workload with 11 games and a 2.74 GAA / .907 SV%, respectable considering the defensive inconsistencies in front of him. Pittsburgh cannot carry all three for long, and they will eventually be forced into a move—one that Edmonton should be positioned to capitalize on.

Which Goalie Fits Edmonton Best?

From Edmonton’s perspective, Murashov is the least realistic target. At only 21, he’s viewed internally as a long-term solution for Pittsburgh, and the Penguins won’t move him unless massively overpaid. While his upside is intriguing, he doesn’t fit Edmonton’s win-now timeline.

Silovs is the intriguing middle option. He’s young, athletic, and already logging meaningful NHL minutes. He has long-term tandem potential and would complement Skinner stylistically. If the Penguins lean toward Murashov as their future starter, Silovs becomes their most tradable asset—and Edmonton should be one of the first teams calling.

The most straightforward fit remains Jarry. His experience, consistency, and ability to play 40–50 games make him the clearest upgrade for a team that needs stability right now. If Pittsburgh decides to shift toward youth in goal, Jarry becomes the perfect veteran solution for Edmonton.

Oilers Prospects That Interest Pittsburgh

Edmonton finally has prospects worth moving. The most appealing is Samuel Jonsson, the 21-year-old goalie coming off a .922 season in Sweden. Pittsburgh could view him as a future asset if they move a veteran like Jarry.

Beau Akey, the right-shot defenseman drafted in 2023, is another significant chip. His mobility and puck-moving ability make him valuable to a Penguins team lacking blue-line prospects. Maxim Berezkin, a 6-foot-4 winger coming off a 42-point KHL season, is also a strong fit for Pittsburgh’s need to add size and cheap scoring.

From the NHL roster, Brett Kulak is the most natural salary-matching piece, offering reliable depth Pittsburgh would trust immediately. Mattias Janmark is a realistic add as well, giving the Penguins a bottom-six center that kills penalties.

Potential Trade Packages

Package 1: For Arturs Silovs

To EDM: Arturs Silovs (Most Realistic)
To PIT: Calvin Pickard + 2026 3rd-round pick + Maxim Berezkin
A development-based return that gives Pittsburgh a young prospect of the future and a valuable draft asset.

Package 2: For Jarry

To EDM: Tristan Jarry (50% retained)
To PIT: Beau Akey + 2026 2nd-round pick + Brett Kulak + Calvin Pickard
A future-focused blockbuster if the Penguins want to fully commit to Murashov and Silovs long-term.

Package 3: For Murashov (Unrealistic)

To EDM: Sergei Murashov
To PIT: Beau Akey + 2026 2nd-round pick + Calvin Pickard
An unrealistic overpay for a goalie that has played only 4 NHL career games

When weighing all three goalies, Jarry remains the best fit for Edmonton’s immediate playoff aspirations, with Silovs as the high-upside alternative. If Pittsburgh decides their future is with youth in net, the Oilers should be ready to move quickly. Salary cap wise Silovs makes the most sense, however will that be enough to put the Oilers over the Stanley Cup hump?

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