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Oilers Place Calvin Pickard on Waivers After Three-Goalie Logjam

Edmonton moves to a two-goalie roster following Connor Ingram’s emergence, with Tristan Jarry back in the lineup.

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.