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