Calvin Pickard: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Matt Tomkins Could Be the Next Calvin Pickard for the Oilers

Training camps are now in full swing, and rosters were recently announced around the league, including the Edmonton Oilers’ roster. There is obviously a lot to look forward to and conclusions to be drawn from the announcement, but there’s one guy in particular I was reminded of that I want to highlight in a specific way.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Wild sign Calvin Pickard, Mason Shaw to one-year contracts

The Minnesota Wild shored up their goalie depth with one of the more notable journeymen on the market as they signed well-traveled netminder Calvin Pickard to a one-year pact amid Wednesday’s free agency frenzy.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 11

Former Oilers goalie tandem Skinner, Pickard set to hit NHL free agency

One of the top free-agent goaltenders in this 2026 unrestricted class is former Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner. After he departed from the team in the Tristan Jarry trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec.

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Three Oilers free agents unlikely to return for the 2026-27 season

With an earlier-than-usual playoff exit, changes are inevitable for the Edmonton Oilers. Among the many decisions to be made is which of their pending unrestricted free agents they bring back next season.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20

Former NHLer Won’t Rule Out Calvin Pickard Seeing Playoff Action

It came as somewhat of a surprise over the weekend to see Calvin Pickard recalled to the Edmonton Oilers on an emergency basis just before the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 18

Oilers practice notes: Draisaitl back in regular spot, Dickinson to practice Sunday, Pickard returns

For those at Edmonton Oilers practice on Friday, they saw Leon Draisaitl making strides and looking like his usual self. An extra day before starting Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday gives the Oilers group extra time to get some crucial pieces back in their lineup.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 18

The Real Reason the Oilers Brought Back Calvin Pickard

The Edmonton Oilers recalled goaltender Calvin Pickard on Friday, and he was at practice that morning, skating with the team and taking part in drills.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 17

Oilers Recall Goaltender Calvin Pickard On Emergency Basis

The Edmonton Oilers have recalled goaltender Calvin Pickard on an emergency basis, the team announced Friday. Pickard is expected to be the first of several “Black Aces” recalled from the Bakersfield Condors.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 17

Oilers recall goaltender Calvin Pickard from AHL Condors

Cal is back in town. The Edmonton Oilers announced Friday morning that they have recalled goaltender Calvin Pickard from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors on an emergency basis.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 1

Oilers Prospect Update: Howard, Leppänen and Akey continue to impress as playoffs loom for Condors

Since our last update, the Bakersfield Condors played four games from March 20 to 28. They lost the first game to the San Diego Gulls by a whopping 7-4 score, with Matt Tomkins fighting it that night.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

The Oilers should call up Calvin Pickard

Although the Edmonton Oilers are just 6-4-1 over their last 10 games, it’s fair to say they’ve been getting some solid goaltending from Connor Ingram. He has handled the brunt of the work in net over the past couple weeks.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 21

Calvin Pickard’s Agent Believes Goalie Will Eventually Be Back With Oilers

Veteran goaltender Calvin Pickard made his return to the Bakersfield Condors on Tuesday, practicing with the American Hockey League (AHL) team for the first time in more than two years.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 13

Can Calvin Pickard Move Up in the Oilers’ Goalie Hierarchy?

Funny thing about Calvin Pickard. The guy bounced around the NHL forever, never really sticking anywhere. Then he gets a shot with the Oilers as a backup… and suddenly he’s killing it.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 12

Calvin Pickard’s agent says there’s ‘not enough evidence’ Jarry or Ingram are better

Calvin Pickard’s agent made a strong defence of his client sticking around with the Edmonton Oilers, saying he isn’t sure that Pickard isn’t the team’s number one goalie.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

Pickard’s Agent Raises Eyebrows with Take on Oilers’ Goalie Tandem

Ritch Winter didn’t outright criticize the Edmonton Oilers’ handling of his client Calvin Pickard — but he didn’t exactly endorse it either. Speaking in an interview with Sports 1440’s Jason Gregor, Winter suggested the duo of Connor Ingram and Tristan Jarry hasn’t shown enough to suggest Pickard’s run with the Oilers is over.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 1

Oilers place goaltender Calvin Pickard on NHL waivers

The Edmonton Oilers have made a decision in the goaltending department, placing netminder Calvin Pickard on NHL waivers Sunday, the club announced. Pickard, 33, found himself as the Oilers’ third-goaltender in recent weeks when Tristan Jarry returned from injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 1

Edmonton Oilers Place Calvin Pickard On Waivers

The Edmonton Oilers announced today that netminder Calvin Pickard has been placed on waivers, presumably for the purposes of reassignment to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 25

Letters to the Editor: ‘It’s time to put a bit of respect on Calvin Pickard’

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 23

Oilers’ Calvin Pickard Decision Could Sit Poorly in the Room

The Edmonton Oilers don’t have many clean options when it comes to Calvin Pickard, and none of them are particularly comfortable. Unfortunately, uncomfortable decisions are part of running a competitive organization, where the salary cap is tight, and the goal is to win a Stanley Cup.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 29

Pickard Stands Tall as Oilers Down Jets 3-1

The Edmonton Oilers leaned heavily on their goaltender Monday night, and Calvin Pickard delivered. Facing a relentless Winnipeg Jets attack, Pickard turned aside 41 shots as the Oilers earned a 3–1 win at Canada Life Centre, handing the Jets their sixth straight loss and snapping a game that tilted heavily in Winnipeg’s favor territorially.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / June 14, 2025

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 13, 2025

Oilers may have shifted series with stunning Game 4 comeback

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 31, 2025

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