The Penguins made a transaction on Saturday morning to send Tristan Jarry to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL on a conditioning loan.
The Penguins have assigned goaltender Tristan Jarry to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) on a conditioning loan. pic.twitter.com/tRCiuivpBz
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 26, 2024
And thus the most unusual and interesting story for the Pens continues. Jarry has fallen from grace quickly after three starts this season. Coach Mike Sullivan talked about how the team wanted to help players through some of the struggles they endure.
Coach Sullivan on Jarry: “It’s our responsibility to help players through some of the struggles they inevitably go through in this league, and Tristan is no different.”More from today’s practice: https://t.co/Vy8HomtNLRpic.twitter.com/hvz7bSbTFr
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 24, 2024
Then again, it’s most unusual for a team to send a healthy player away from a road trip and back to home to work on practice. Doubly so when it’s a road trip through the player’s home area…