Overview
- Edmonton placed Pickard on waivers on Feb. 1, starting a 24-hour claim window that could be followed by an assignment to AHL Bakersfield if he goes unclaimed.
- The move resolves a three-goalie logjam after Jarry’s December acquisition and Ingram’s steady work since his call-up.
- Pickard, 33, has struggled this season with a 3.68 goals-against average and a .871 save percentage across 16 appearances.
- Despite this season’s dip, he was a dependable postseason option the last two years, including a 7-1 record in last season’s playoff run.
- He is in the final year of a two-year contract carrying a $1 million cap hit, with the waiver placement confirmed by the team and noted by league outlets.