Edmonton Oilers’ goalie shakeup may not include Tristan Jarry trade

The Edmonton Oilers are expected to overhaul their goaltending this NHL offseason, but moving Tristan Jarry may not be part of the solution.Following a disappointing first-round playoff exit against the Anaheim Ducks, general manager Stan Bowman acknowledged that Edmonton must improve between the pipes.“You’re right, we only have one goalie signed,” Bowman said.

“We have to evaluate that… we’re looking for improvement in that area for sure.”MORE: Oilers’ Darnell Nurse, Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly still hold valueThat evaluation comes after a season in which the Oilers received inconsistent goaltending despite acquiring Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins in December.

Jarry struggled after arriving in Edmonton, posting a 3.86 goals-against average and an .857 save percentage in 19 games.

He eventually lost playing time and appeared in just one playoff game.While running a Jarry-Connor Ingram tandem late in the season, the Oilers finished the regular season with a save percentage of .883, allowing a 2.

23 goals-against average. In the playoffs, they had an .880 save percentage with a GAA of 4.

33.The Oilers likely have only one option with Tristan JarryEdmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) stands in goal at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Corinne Votaw-Imagn ImagesWhile many fans have speculated about a trade or buyout, NHL insider David Pagnotta believes Edmonton may simply keep Jarry and look elsewhere for help.

“I think they’re stuck with Jarry,” Pagnotta said on Oilers Nation Everyday. “You send him down to the AHL, and you free up a little extra money. That’s basically it.

Buying him out doesn’t make sense. I mean, sure, they could, but I don’t know why you would.”MORE: Ex-Oilers star Evander Kane’s free-agent stock slipping ahead of NHL free agencyWith two years remaining on Jarry’s contract, Edmonton may have little incentive to create additional dead money.

“If you save double the amount of money by sending him down to the A than you do by buying him out for