Using the PuckGM tool from PuckPedia, a user has put forth a trade idea that involves the Red Wings acquiring Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins. This potential blockbuster move could significantly strengthen Detroit’s goaltending situation and reshape their roster moving forward.
Red Wings acquire:
In the proposed trade, the Detroit Red Wings would acquire:
– Tristan Jarry
– Ryan Graves (with $750k retained)
– Samuel Poulin
– A 2025 third-round pick (from Minnesota)
– A 2026 seventh-round pick (from Chicago)
In exchange, the Pittsburgh Penguins would receive:
– Cam Talbot
– Ben Chiarot
– Andrew Copp
– A 2025 second-round pick
– A 2026 fourth-round pick
This deal aims to bolster both teams, with the Red Wings gaining a top-tier goalie and the Penguins enhancing their roster with experienced players and draft picks.
The proposed trade would see the Detroit Red Wings acquire Tristan Jarry, who is in the second year of a five-year, $26.88 million contract. Jarry has struggled to secure the starting role for the Pittsburgh Penguins and was even a healthy scratch on October 20. With his recent challenges, it appears Pittsburgh is looking to move on, giving the Red Wings a chance to take a risk on the once-prominent goalie.
In addition to Jarry, the Red Wings would also receive Ryan Graves, who is in the second year of a six-year, $27 million deal. Graves could help replace Ben Chiarot and strengthen Detroit’s defensive lineup. Samuel Poulin, a 2019 first-round pick (21st overall), has appeared in three NHL games each of the last two seasons and adds further potential to the trade.
On the flip side, the Penguins would acquire Cam Talbot, who signed a two-year, $5 million deal with Detroit in the offseason. The former All-Star could provide stability in goal for Pittsburgh as they aim for a playoff push.
Chiarot, currently in the third year of a four-year, $19 million deal, has faced difficulties in Detroit but could fill the gap left by Graves. Andrew Copp, in the third year of a five-year, $28.13 million deal, would add physicality and scoring depth to Pittsburgh’s lineup.
Jarry’s performance this season has been underwhelming, with a record of 1-1, a 5.47 GAA, and an .836 SV% as of October 21. The Athletic’s Penguins analyst Josh Yohe has labeled Jarry as “unplayable,” stating that he hasn’t shown enough to earn trust from the coaching staff. Yohe noted that the Penguins lack a clear plan for Jarry and that he needs to demonstrate improvement in practice to regain his spot in the lineup.
Meanwhile, the Red Wings entered the season with three goalies: Ville Husso, Talbot, and Alex Lyon. After struggling in his recent start, Husso was placed on waivers but cleared. Coach Derek Lalonde emphasized that the team hasn’t given up on Husso, indicating they still believe he could be a valuable asset moving forward.
