CALVIN PICKARD NEWS

Makes relief appearance Pickard allowed a goal on seven shots in Wednesday's 6-0 loss to the Jets.

Impact Pickard relieved Stuart Skinner just over halfway through the game, but the damage was already done. The lone goal against Pickard was a Mark Scheifele power-play tally in the third period. Last season, Pickard saw action in 23 games, posting a 2.45 GAA and a .909 save percentage in the regular season. The 32-year-old will back up Skinner to begin 2024-25, though both goalies should be due for a start this weekend with the Oilers set to host the Blackhawks on Saturday and the Flames on Sunday.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Connor Hellebuyck makes 30 saves, Jets rout Oilers 6-0 in opener

Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves for his 38th career shutout and the Winnipeg Jets routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-0 on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams

15 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back at practice Wednesday Pickard (upper body) expects to be ready for the season, telling reporters Wednesday, "Feeling good, feeling ready to go, it's nice to be back skating again."

Impact Pickard figures to enter the upcoming campaign as the No. 2 option behind Stuart Skinner and should see a similar workload as last year when he played in 23 contests. In those outings, the 32-year-old goaltender went 12-7-1 with a 2.45 GAA, .909 save percentage and one shutout. If he can maintain those levels this year, Pickard could challenge Skinner for a few extra starts but is unlikely to work his way into the starting job.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Calvin Pickard knocked out of pre-season win over Kraken Oilers backup goalie Calvin Pickard was rattled in goalmouth collision as Oilers beat the Kraken 5-4 in exhibition play

SEPTEMBER 29 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Injured in collision Pickard (upper body) left Saturday's preseason game versus the Kraken in the first period, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pickard's head appeared to hit the post after Seattle's Yanni Gourde pushed Edmonton defenseman Phil Kemp into his own goalie. The severity of Pickard's injury wasn't immediately known. The 32-year-old is projected to open 2024-25 as the backup, but if he remains hurt by Opening Night, Collin Delia or Olivier Rodrigue could fill that role instead.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Seattle Pickard will guard the home net Saturday against the Kraken, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Impact Pickard will start for the Oilers, though he could ultimately split work with Olivier Rodrigue, per Brar. Pickard, who's expected to open the year as Stuart Skinner's backup, went 12-7-1 with a .909 save percentage last season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Calgary Pickard will be between the pipes for Monday's home preseason contest against the Flames.

Impact Pickard will start the 2024-25 campaign as Stuart Skinner's top backup. The 32-year-old was 12-7-1 with a .909 save percentage and a 2.45 GAA in 23 regular-season appearances with the Oilers in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers notebook: Pickard locked in and ready to be Stuart Skinner's backup At 32, Calvin Pickard has finally solidified his opportunity to be a full-time backup goaltender in the NHL.

SEPTEMBER 23 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

RAW | Calvin Pickard 09.20.24 | Edmonton Oilers Calvin speaks from Training Camp on Friday at Rogers Place

SEPTEMBER 20 • NHL.COM

Oilers sign G Calvin Pickard to two-year extension Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard signed a two-year, $2 million contract extension on Friday.Pickard, 32, went 12-7-1 with a 2.45 go...

JUNE 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Oilers sign backup goalie Calvin Pickard to 2-year contract extension

The Edmonton Oilers signed goalie Calvin Pickard to a two-year contract extension Friday with an annual average value of $1 million

JUNE 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs two-year contract Pickard signed a two-year, $2 million contract with the Oilers on Friday, per Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff.

Impact Pickard had a 12-7-1 record, 2.45 GAA and .909 save percentage in 23 regular-season contests with Edmonton in 2023-24. He's projected to open the 2024-25 campaign as the backup goaltender behind Stuart Skinner. The Oilers also have Jack Campbell under contract for three more seasons with a $5 million annual cap hit, but he spent most of the recent campaign in the minors and seems unlikely to earn a roster spot with Edmonton next season if he remains with the franchise.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner's play is the biggest uncertainty in the Stanley Cup Final

Stuart Skinner is the biggest question going into the Stanley Cup Final

JUNE 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goalie Stuart Skinner has gone from pulled to praised as Oilers seek 2-0 lead over Stars in West

Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner has gone from getting pulled to being praised again this postseason

MAY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loses Game 5 late Pickard allowed three goals on 35 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Canucks in Game 5.

Impact Pickard allowed a goal in each period, including J.T. Miller's game-winner in the final minute of the third. While it wasn't a bad start, Pickard is now 1-1 with five goals allowed on 56 shots over his two playoff starts. The 32-year-old netminder has offered a bit more stability for the Oilers, but it's unclear if he'll again get the nod in Saturday's must-win Game 6. If not, head coach Kris Knoblauch could turn back to Stuart Skinner with the season on the line.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

J.T. Miller's late goal lifts Canucks past Oilers to take a 3-2 series lead

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MAY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pickard starts again: hopeful trend for Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard began years ago and now Hopeful trend started for Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard 3 years ago -- and now

MAY 16 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

In goal for Game 5 Pickard will get the starting nod in Game 5 on the road against Vancouver on Thursday, Derek Van Diest of NHL.com reports.

Impact Pickard stopped 19 of 21 shots faced in Game 4, posting a .905 save percentage and 2.00 GAA. While the 32-year-old backstop is making his second straight start, any stumbles by Pickard could see Stuart Skinner reclaim his spot as the No. 1 netminder for Edmonton.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Calvin Pickard wins the day and saves the Edmonton Oilers season The way the Edmonton Oilers had been all over Vancouver in the previous two games, they didn’t need Calvin Pickard to be sensational.

MAY 16 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Craig MacTavish: Ballsy call to start Calvin Pickard pays off for Oilers The easy answer is to come back again with Pickard for Game 5 but is he really better than Skinner?

MAY 15 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Wins first playoff start Pickard stopped 19 of 21 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Canucks in Game 4.

Impact Pickard received his first playoff start after making his postseason debut in relief of Stuart Skinner in Sunday's Game 3. Skinner's struggles have opened the door for Pickard to get a chance, and he nearly squandered it after giving up a goal late in the third period to Dakota Joshua. Evan Bouchard answered quickly to give the Oilers the win, which tied the series at two games apiece. Pickard went 12-7-1 with a 2.45 GAA and a .909 save percentage over 23 regular-season outings. Tuesday's effort was far from dominant, but it might just be enough for the 32-year-old to get a longer look between the pipes with the series shifting back to Vancouver for Thursday's Game 5.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Bouchard scores late winner, Oilers edge Canucks 3-2 to tie playoff series at 2 games apiece

Evan Bouchard scored the game-winning goal with 38.1 seconds remaining and the Edmonton Oilers edged the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series

MAY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canucks vs. Oilers: The history on Edmonton goalie Calvin Pickard, plus his Vancouver connection Longtime Vancouver Giants goalie coach Paul Fricker started working with Pickard when he was in junior with the Seattle Thunderbirds

MAY 14 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Oilers G Calvin Pickard to start Game 4 vs. Canucks The Edmonton Oilers will start Calvin Pickard in goal in Game 4 of their Western Conference second-round series against the visiting Vancouv...

MAY 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM