Overview
- Pickard, 33, was waived Sunday after posting a 3.68 goals-against average and .871 save percentage in 16 appearances this season.
- General manager Stan Bowman opted to stop carrying three NHL goaltenders as Ingram earned starts and Jarry returned to action.
- If unclaimed during the 24-hour waiver window, Pickard is expected to be assigned to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors.
- Despite this season’s struggles, Pickard was a dependable backup the past two years and went 7-1 in last year’s playoffs for Edmonton.
- He is in the final season of a two-year contract with a $1 million cap hit.