Overview
- The trade sends Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick to Pittsburgh for Tristan Jarry and Sam Poulin.
- Edmonton completed a separate deal for defenseman Spencer Stastney, acquiring him from Nashville for a 2027 third-round pick.
- Pittsburgh retained none of Jarry’s salary, leaving Edmonton to carry his contract through 2027–28 at a $5.375 million AAV.
- GM Stan Bowman called the move a change in direction, with Jarry at 9-3-1 with a .909 save percentage and 2.66 GAA this season against Skinner’s 11-8-4, .891 and 2.83.
- Analysts questioned the ceiling of the swap given Jarry’s recent waivers and AHL stint and the cost of parting with Kulak plus a future pick.