Edmonton Oilers Place Goaltender Calvin Pickard on Waivers: A Look at His Career and Recent Performance
The Edmonton Oilers have recently placed Calvin Pickard, a seasoned goaltender, on waivers. Pickard has played in 16 games this season, with a record of 5-6-2, an .871 save percentage, and a 3.68 goals-against average. His last game was on Jan. 8, where he made 13 saves in a victory against the Winnipeg Jets. Pickard played a crucial role in last year's playoffs for the Oilers, stepping in as the starter during the first round and continuing through the second round until he got injured. Despite his contributions, the Oilers ultimately fell short in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. Pickard is currently in the second year of a two-year, $2 million contract and has played for various NHL teams throughout his career.