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Penguins Bet Big on Jarry, Ink Goalie to $27M Deal

FILE - Los Angeles Kings goalie Joonas Korpisalo (70) makes a save against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round hockey playoff series in Edmonton, Alberta, April 17, 2023. On Saturday, July 1, the Ottawa Senators signed Korpisalo to a five-year contract worth $20 million. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
FILE - Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry protects his net during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Elmont, N.Y. The Pittsburgh Penguins decided to bring back two-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry, signing him Saturday, July 1, 2023 to a $26.875 million, 5-year deal with a $5.375 million annual cap hit through 2028.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Overview

  • The Pittsburgh Penguins signed 25-year-old goaltender Tristan Jarry to a five-year, $26.875 million contract on the first day of NHL free agency.
  • Jarry's new deal is the second-largest in Penguins history for a goaltender, behind only Marc-Andre Fleury.
  • The Penguins are confident Jarry can provide elite goaltending to compete for championships alongside stars Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.
  • Despite some past injuries, the Penguins looked at Jarry's overall performance and success in signing him to a long-term contract.
  • The Penguins still plan to bring in another veteran goaltender to compete with Jarry in training camp and strengthen their goaltending depth.