Penguins GM opens up about goaltending situation in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a 3-4-1 start through their first eight games, and one of the biggest surprises so far this season, has been within their crease. Presumed starter Tristan Jarry has already lost his starting job, essentially twice, and has even been made a healthy scratch at times this season.
Alex Nedeljkovic has made his way back from injury and has taken over as the team's starter, meanwhile 22-year-old rookie Joel Blomqvist continues to stay on their roster as a third option, and has seen some action early on this season. The Penguins have allowed 4.25 goals per game this season, ranking them third last in the league.
GM Kyle Dubas discussed the Penguins' goaltending situation with Sportsnet Pittsburgh, and it's quite obvious things are wide open in net for the Pens:
GM Kyle Dubas talks the goalie carousel with @JG_PxP on Penguins Gameplan:
— SportsNet Pittsburgh (@SNPittsburgh) October 23, 2024
"It's a competition, and it's a massive opportunity... one of them has to step up and run and grab it."#LetsGoPens pic.twitter.com/bPIl4Hm7Ob
Jarry is signed for three more years at $5.3 million AAV and owns a 12-team no-trade clause. Jarry as posted a 1-1-0 record so far, with a 5.47 GAA and .836 Sv.%. Regardless of Dubas' desires, if Jarry is moved, he'll have to add in a sweetener to facilitate any trade.
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