The Edmonton Oilers are in full-blown panic as head coach Kris Knoblauch watches Tristan Jarry completely fall apart in goal.
General manager Stan Bowman took a big risk with a major trade involving the Pittsburgh Penguins during the middle of the season.
This bold decision has backfired badly for the whole team. The experienced goalie was meant to be the last piece to win a championship. Instead, he is ruining their game that was once going so well.
Since arriving in Northern Alberta, Jarry has been a total mess. The dedicated fans are now angry at the management for making this trade.
New statistics reveal the harsh truth
A surprising new statistic shows just how bad his time has been. The numbers prove all the worries the coaching team had during practice.
The struggling goalie has let in four or more goals in eight of the twelve games he has played for the Oilers. That kind of performance is not okay for a team that wants to win.
He has also allowed at least four goals in four games in a row. Opposing players are confidently targeting his glove side every time they attack.
This has quickly become one of the worst trades during the entire Connor McDavid era. The management team completely misjudged their assessment.
Bowman really needed a dependable goalie for the tough part of the season. He risked his reputation on a player who is currently lacking in confidence.
The mood in the locker room drops noticeably after a bad goal. The players on defense struggle to play well when they don’t trust the goalie behind them.
The money tied to his contract makes the problem worse. Edmonton is stuck with a costly player they can’t depend on.
They need to come up with a quick fix from within the team before the pressure of the playoffs gets really high next month. Losing another great season with this top-notch group of players would be a total failure.
The coaching team will probably look to their second-string players for the next away games. Making a strong statement is their last available plan.
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