Can the Oilers’ Jarry Stay Healthy Enough to Matter?
Good news for Edmonton on the injury front, and it might be the kind of boost they need to get a little rhythm back. Tristan Jarry is ready to return. Jake Walman isn’t far behind, and the team just added a new face in Quinn Hutson. That’s a little bit of health, experience, and energy coming together at the right time.
Tristan Jarry Is Close to Returning
Having your starter back is always a game-changer. Jarry gives the team confidence in the net, steadies the defence, and makes everyone feel like they can push a little harder. If he can stay healthy, it could be just the spark Edmonton needs to get a run going.
Jarry can be excellent when he’s healthy—he’s the kind of goalie who can steal games. The problem is, he’s rarely healthy for long stretches. Lately, his time on the ice probably barely outpaces his time off, and that’s a killer if a team is counting on him to lead them deep into the playoffs. The big question: can he stay healthy? If not, it doesn’t matter how good he is—Edmonton’s backups will have to pick up the slack.
Jake Walman Is Also Close to Returning
Jake Walman is also inching closer to full strength. Walman’s been gone since November, and he’s the kind of defenceman who makes the lineup feel balanced. Getting both these players back will give the Oilers more depth and some breathing room on the ice.
Quinn Hutson Joins the Roster
Quinn Hutson is a young forward with some scoring touch from the AHL. He’s only had a few games in Edmonton this season, but he brings energy and depth to a lineup that’s been stretched thin. Two years on his deal gives him time to settle in and hopefully make a difference.
Looking Ahead for the Oilers
Edmonton hits the road for the second half of a back-to-back in Nashville. Injuries have been part of the story this season, but getting key players back changes the dynamic. If Jarry and Walman can stay healthy and Hutson finds his footing, the Oilers might finally get the kind of consistency that makes a team dangerous. It’s not a guarantee—but at least the pieces are starting to line up.