The Pittsburgh Penguins are about to have a problem that 31 other General Managers wish they had: too many healthy, capable goaltenders. With Tristan Jarry nearing a return from his lower-body injury, the crease is getting crowded. But in today’s NHL, where save percentages are plummeting across the league, this surplus isn’t a headache—it’s currency.
Here is the situation: You have the veteran Jarry, the surprising tandem of Arturs Silovs and Sergei Murashov, and only two nets in practice. Something has to give.
Capitalizing on Desperation in the Crease
As an analyst watching the league trends, the timing couldn’t be better for Pittsburgh. There are currently five NHL teams sitting with a collective save percentage below .885. If you throw the Toronto Maple Leafs (.886) into that mix, nearly 20% of the league is desperate for stability.
This puts the Penguins in the driver’s seat. However, the trade chips aren’t created equal. Tristan Jarry’s value is currently at a low point; teams are wary of his health history and consistency. Trying to move his contract now would be selling low.
On the flip side, Arturs Silovs represents immediate value. He has shown he can handle NHL minutes, and the rumor mill suggests he could fetch a second-round pick—a valuable asset that could be immediately flipped to land a much-needed middle-six scoring forward.
My Expert Insight: While the trade chatter is exciting, I don’t expect a deal tomorrow. The most logical, albeit boring, move is sending the waiver-exempt Murashov back to the AHL to dominate. This gives management time to showcase Jarry and see if Silovs can maintain his value. But make no mistake: if a contender gets desperate closer to the NHL trade deadline, the Penguins have the bait to hook a big return.
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