Penguins Reach “Breaking Point”, to Place Tristan Jarry on Waivers

According to Penguins beat writer Josh Yohe, “From what I’m hearing, the Penguins organization has reached a breaking point with Tristan Jarry.” That explains the team’s statement on Wednesday that they are placing the goaltender on waivers.

The decision signals growing frustration, as Jarry’s performance this season has beyond poor for the money the team is spending. Through 20 games, he had posted a 3.33 goals-against average (GAA) and an .888 save percentage. Jarry allowed three goals on 17 shots in last night’s loss to the Seattle Kraken. That brought him down to an .886 SV% on the season with a 3.31 GAA and an 8-8-4 record in 21 starts.

Jarry is in the second year of a five-year deal carrying a $5.375 million cap hit. Given his recent struggles, it is unlikely another team will claim Jarry at that salary.

Jarry’s Career Has Taken A Serious Downturn

A former Vezina Trophy candidate, this move could signal a potential turning point in the relationship between the Penguins and Jarry. It could lead to the end of his run with the organization. Jesse Marshall of The Athletic tweeted, “Jarry has got to be jettisoned. That should be priority one right now. The contract was an albatross the moment pen went to paper. He cannot tend this net beyond this season.”

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Even though his career numbers aren’t terrible, fan sentiment suggests that Jarry hasn’t consistently performed at a high level since 2022. His game has seen a steady decline since a foot injury and his movements are not what they once were.

For the Penguins, this move might just be step one in trying to move on from the netminder. It seems unlikely anyone will claim Jarry, which means that a trade or buyout becomes a potential option. The Penguins would have to package something of value with Jarry to move him. It’s not clear how far they’d be willing to go to move on.

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