The New York Rangers suddenly have a hole in goal, and that kind of problem tends to send front offices looking for quick fixes. One name that fits the moment is Tristan Jarry, with the Edmonton Oilers as a possible trade partner.
New York is dealing with Igor Shesterkin being ruled out for the season, while Joonas Korpisalo is expected to miss another four weeks. That leaves the Rangers in an immediate bind as they try to protect a promising start.
The idea on the table is simple, though only as a hypothetical proposal and not a reported negotiation:
Oilers receive: 2027 fifth-round pick
Rangers receive: Tristan Jarry (no salary retained)
For Edmonton, the appeal starts with money. Jarry carries a $5.375 million cap hit through the 2027-28 season, and moving that deal without retaining salary would open up room for other roster needs. The Oilers would still have to replace the backup spot, but doing so at a lower price point would create meaningful savings.
Devon Levi makes that conversation more interesting. He has won his first three starts, including a 29-save effort against Anaheim. That stretch is enough to make starting him look like a real option, even if three games is hardly enough to prove he can handle a full season.
With Frederik Andersen reportedly out until December, Levi could take on most of the workload until Andersen is back. From there, Edmonton could shift to a less expensive tandem and use the savings elsewhere on the roster.
Of course, the Oilers can’t just move Jarry and hope the rest sorts itself out. They would need a dependable backup already lined up to support Levi and step in if things go sideways.
Matt Tomkins and Connor Ungar are the internal choices in Bakersfield. Tomkins has a .943 save percentage and a 1.54 goals-against average through two appearances, while Ungar has an .871 save percentage in one game.
Tomkins has the stronger early numbers, but neither goalie has done enough to be considered proven NHL help. Edmonton would have to decide which one could give them enough short-term stability without overloading Levi. Tomkins could get the first look, with Ungar still in the mix.
For the Rangers, Jarry would offer something they need right now: a goalie who can step in and start. While Korpisalo is out, Jarry could handle the net and give New York a chance to split the workload once Korpisalo is healthy instead of leaning on one goalie to replace Shesterkin by himself.
The cost is modest - a fifth-round pick - but the risk is real. Jarry has been inconsistent lately, and his contract runs beyond this season, which means New York would still need a plan once Shesterkin returns next year. He also has a 12-team no-trade list, which could complicate any deal.
Even with those complications, the fit is obvious enough to explore. Edmonton could clear salary and move forward with Levi, while New York would get an experienced stopgap right away. If the Oilers trust their Bakersfield options, this is the kind of swap that makes sense to at least consider before the Rangers settle on something else.
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