Major Surprise on NHL Waivers as a Former Two-Time All-Star Goalie Becomes Available for Free
We have action on the NHL waiver wire, and let's just say this has immediately become the breaking news in the NHL.
The Pittsburgh Penguins made an unexpected decision by immediately placing goaltender Tristan Jarry on waivers. Wow.
This is still a developing story, but it's a piece of news being shared by all the major hockey journalists right now.
It's bringing a lot of action to this January Wednesday!
Tristan Jarry placed on waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins
Obviously, our team, just like the other 31 NHL clubs, will have to make a decision regarding Jarry.
Claim him or not?
We're talking about a 29-year-old goaltender here, who was once a dominant No. 1 in the NHL and participated in the All-Star Game.
He has very solid career stats.
If this had happened a few weeks ago, when Cayden Primeau was still in Montreal, I honestly think it might have been tempting for Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton.
However, today, I think it will be a fairly easy decision for them.
Jakub Dobes and Samuel Montembeault are doing an outstanding job in net, so there's no need to change that.
Dobes clearly doesn't need to go back to Laval for further development.
He's ready for the NHL.
However, don't be surprised if another team, like the Ottawa Senators for example, decides to claim Tristan Jarry.
This could indirectly have an impact on the Canadiens (in terms of standings and their interest in Cayden Primeau), but let's wait and see.
The news will be finalized at 2:00 PM.
Another story to follow: will Michael Pezzetta eventually follow Jarry onto the NHL waiver wire?
Jarry, 29 years old, is a Canadian goaltender standing 6 foot 2 and weighing 195 pounds.
He was a 2nd-round pick by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2013 and indeed has solid career stats (144-93-20 record, 2.74 goals-against average, and a .910 save percentage).
This season, he has an 8-8-4 record, a 3.26 GAA, and an .886 save percentage.
It's not terrible, but clearly not enough for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Further details to follow.
