Penguins sign Tristan Jarry to a brand new contract!

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Penguins sign Tristan Jarry to a brand new contract!
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Based on the rumors we have been hearing over the last several weeks it seems as though the Pittsburgh Penguins have made their choice regarding which goaltender they want to move into the future with, but if there were any doubters left out there this latest announcement may have just sealed the deal. 

According to an announcement made by the Penguins organization, the team and backup goaltender Tristan Jarry have come to terms on a brand new deal, a deal that makes it clear to me that Jarry is no longer considered the backup in the eyes of the organization. The Penguins report that they have signed Jarry to a 3 year contract that will carry an average annual value of $3.5 million per season, a contract that I believe is designed to make Jarry the team's full time starter moving forward.

Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford has released the following statement:

“Tristan is coming off of an All-Star season and has demonstrated the ability to be a regular starter for us. He is a fundamentally sound young goaltender who we believe is a great asset for the Penguins.”

This of course would appear to put the writing on the wall for two time Stanley Cup Champion Matt Murray, who admittedly was already the subject of rampant trade speculation prior to this news being made public. Just earlier today Ottawa Senators insider Bruce Garrioch linked 3 different NHL teams to Murray, which would appear to indicate that the Penguins are intent on moving him.

The news will likely come as very little surprise to fans of the organization given the way that last season played out. Jarry ended up making 33 appearances for the Penguins and he looked good while doing so, recording a 2.43 goals against average and a .921 save percentage on the season. His lone playoff appearance was all the more impressive with Jarry recording a 1.02 goals against average and a .952 save percentage.Murray on the other hand had his worse season in the NHL, recording a 2.87 goals against average and a .899 save percentage over his 38 appearances last season. His numbers in the playoffs improved with a 2.50 goals against average and a .914 save percentage, but even then it seemed clear to many that the Penguins should have gone with Jarry in the playoffs.

Stay tuned for more on this developing story, the Penguins moves on the goalie front are likely far from over.


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