Penguins' Refusal to Retain Salary Hinders Oilers' Tristan Jarry Pursuit

The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly interested in Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry, but Pittsburgh's unwillingness to retain salary on his $5.375 million contract (two additional seasons) is a major hurdle. Jarry, 30, boasts a .913 save percentage and 2.61 GAA in 12 appearances this season, an upgrade over Oilers' Stuart Skinner. However, Edmonton's limited cap space ($159,167) means acquiring Jarry without salary retention would necessitate moving roster players, a risk given his past inconsistencies.