"Despite speculation and suggestions that the Oilers and Tristan Jarry might had been aware of a trade days before it was finalized, that is not the case, and it's not why his customized goalie gear was ready to roll just 33 hours after he was traded. Jarry's instant transition into Oilers gear wasn't the result of insider knowledge, but rather a calculated gamble by goalie equipment manufacturer Vaughn."
"According to The Athletic, Vaughn began preparing the equipment nearly a week before the deal became official after hearing online trade rumors involving Jarry. They write: "Hughes hadn't had any recent conversations with Jarry - or the equipment managers for either team, for that matter. He had only seen the same reports online that many fans were digesting." source - 'A company's trade hunch allowed Tristan Jarry to wear Oilers gear the next day' - Jesse Granger - The Athletic - 12/16/2025"
Vaughn began preparing a potential Oilers-colored set of Tristan Jarry's custom goalie gear nearly a week before the trade, acting on online trade rumors rather than insider information. The company's Canadian factory was approaching a holiday shutdown, which prompted early production as a practical gamble. If the trade had not occurred, the completed set could have been used as a demo. The completed pads were transported quickly, passed an NHL inspection, and allowed Jarry to debut in Oilers pads within 33 hours, while a new mask was delayed by customs.
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