Current Season
GP
16
W-L-OTL
5-6-2
GAA
3.68
SV%
.871
SO
0
GS
-
Career Stats
Contract
Cap Hit
$1.00M
Total Value
$2.00M
Expires
2 yrs · 2025-2026
Status
Then UFA
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Recent Stories
The Oilers sit tied atop the Pacific after Vegas' latest win, but their goaltending depth screams for reinforcement as the playoffs loom. Calvin Pickard lurks in the system, a steady hand who's proven he can handle pressure in spots, and Edmonton knows one injury or slump could derail their Cup run. Front offices whisper that recalling him now separates contenders from pretenders in a brutal Western Conference.
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner nurses an upper-body injury that has him day-to-day ahead of crucial late-season games. Backup Calvin Pickard steps in, but the Oilers' crease stability hangs in the balance with McDavid and Draisaitl counting on netminding to fuel their Cup push. Front offices around the league watch closely, knowing a prolonged absence could force GM Ken Holland to scour the waiver wire or trade market for reinforcements.
Stuart Skinner's return to the Edmonton net against Vegas didn't go according to plan, with the Golden Knights stealing Game 3 in the final seconds on a deflection that left the Oilers one second away from overtime. The goaltender's calm demeanor in the aftermath revealed the mental toughness required to survive in Edmonton's unforgiving spotlight, even as questions swirled about whether backup Calvin Pickard might get another chance.
Edmonton's net sees cracks, and Calvin Pickard waits in the wings with AHL numbers that scream NHL readiness. Calling him up injects the stability this Cup contender desperately needs down the stretch. Front offices know a hot goalie tandem wins championships, and Pickard's timing couldn't be better amid the playoff grind.
Kris Knoblauch rolls the dice with Calvin Pickard in net against Florida, benching the hot-hand Stuart Skinner despite his recent shutout and strong outing. He also slides Ryan Nugent-Hopkins up to the first-line left wing spot after a shutout loss, hoping to spark the top guys while gambling on the depth chart's fragility.
A Penguins analyst isn't holding back, torching the Oilers GM for flipping Tristan Jarry just as Connor Ingram steps up as Edmonton's starting goalie amid their playoff push. Ingram, back in the NHL after a tough 10-month road including time in Bakersfield, just stonewalled Vegas with 26 saves in a 4-3 win, outshining recent stints from the likes of Pickard while Jarry sits.