The Pittsburgh Penguins have sent goaltender Tristan Jarry to their AHL affiliate, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, on a conditioning loan following a poor start to the season, where he posted a 5.47 goals-against average and a .836 save percentage in three games. This move aims to help Jarry reset both physically and mentally, as he works with the team's director of goaltending, Jon Elkin, to regain his form. Jarry's performance has been under scrutiny after signing a five-year, $26.88 million contract extension, as he has struggled to maintain the level of play expected from a two-time All-Star. Meanwhile, the Penguins have turned to Alex Nedeljkovic and rookie Joel Blomqvist to manage goaltending duties in his absence. The decision to send Jarry to the AHL comes amid a challenging start to the season for the Penguins, who are seeking to improve their defensive performance.