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On YouTubeEdmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 5
Stuart Skinner–Calvin Pickard's emotional moment sparks rumor about Tristan Jarry trade to Oilers
As much as there has been talk about the Edmonton Oilers and their goaltending situation, nothing is concrete in terms of a trade.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 4
Scenes From Morning Skate: Pickard gets the start despite Skinner’s recent performance
Calvin Pickard is starting on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken, and it’s about time. Not because Stuart Skinner has been bad—he hasn’t. That shutout against Seattle five days ago was his best performance of the season.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 4
Analytics Comparing Jordan Binnington to Skinner-Pickard are Eye-Opening
While there are a plethora of reasons why the Edmonton Oilers are 11-11-5 through 27 games and out of the playoff picture, above all else, what it always comes back to is the goaltending.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 28
Calvin Pickard has Edmonton Oilers locker room to thank this Thanksgiving, but struggles undercut the sentimentality
The Edmonton Oilers’ season has slowly turned into a referendum on goaltending. The tension has now spilled beyond on-ice performance and into the front office and the locker room.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 26
Report: Oilers players shut down attempted Calvin Pickard move
They say likability is a more important trait than competence. A report from insider Frank Seravalli yesterday during an appearance on Bleacher Report indicates the Edmonton Oilers were going to pull the trigger on a goaltending shakeup, but that was essentially vetoed by the Oilers locker room.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 25
Seravalli: Oilers wanted to make goaltending change coming out of road trip, players stood up for Calvin Pickard
What will it take to see a shakeup between the pipes for the Edmonton Oilers? So far this season, the team’s tandem of Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard has gotten off to an abysmal start, both below a .900 SV% and above a 3.00 GAA.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 21
Oilers started well but couldn’t score, Calvin Pickard’s night, and praying for Jake Walman
After getting dunked on 7-4 by the Capitals on Wednesday night, the Oilers rolled into Tampa Bay for the second half of their back-to-back, hoping to shake off the stink and find something to feel good about.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 20
Lightning spoil Pickard’s shutout late in third before beating Oilers in overtime: Recap, Highlights, and Reaction
That’s one hell of a way to lose a hockey game. On Thursday evening, the Edmonton Oilers played the sixth of seven on this road trip. This time, it was a matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning, with the Oilers falling 2-1 in overtime on the second game of a back-to-back, moving their season record to 9-9-5.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 14
Matt Savoie is heating up, Calvin Pickard questions, and the Oilers’ losing streak in Columbus
After a lucky offside call gave the Oilers the lane needed to pull out an OT win in Philly on Wednesday, they were back to work 24 hours later for a rematch against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 14
There’s a Pickard Problem the Oilers Can’t Ignore Anymore
Calvin Pickard is one of the most respected players in the Edmonton Oilers’ dressing room. Because of the number of places he’s been, he might be one of the most well-liked players in the NHL.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 4
Oilers goaltending woes continue in loss to Blues
The Edmonton Oilers have a goaltending problem, and it’s not to do with Stuart Skinner. In fact, Skinner has been stellar for the team this year — better than you may think — but more on that later.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 18
Pickard starts, Howard sits, and Lazar debuts as Oilers face Devils
The Edmonton Oilers are going with Calvin Pickard between the pipes for Saturday’s matinee against the New Jersey Devils. It wasn’t the only notable change in the Oilers’ lineup, as rookie forward Issac Howard will watch the game from the press box, allowing Curtis Lazar to make his team debut against his former club.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 13
Oilers’ Goaltending Battle Between Skinner & Pickard Begins
Two games into the 2025–26 season, and we’re already asking the question Edmonton Oilers fans saw coming: who’s the real number one in net? In Game 1, Stuart Skinner had a rough start, coughing up a costly mistake that led to a 4–3 loss.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 19
Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Calvin Pickard
As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded superstar forward Leon Draisaitl, and now we continue with goaltender Calvin Pickard.
Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / June 14
Oilers starting G Calvin Pickard in Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final
After playing an instrumental role in the Edmonton Oilers' 5-4 overtime win in Game 4 on Thursday to even the Stanley Cup Final, goaltender Calvin Pickard will start Saturday's pivotal Game 5 against the visiting Florida Panthers.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / June 14
Despite benching, we might not have seen the last of Oilers goalkeeper
In a postseason run that has been anything but ordinary, chances are the saga isn't over yet.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 13
Stanley Cup Final takeaways: Oilers may have shifted series with stunning comeback
The Edmonton Oilers tied the Stanley Cup Final at two games apiece on Thursday night with a stunning 5-4 win in Game 4 that saw them erase a 3-0 deficit.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 31
Five intriguing storylines for 2025 Stanley Cup Final
The 2025 Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers opens on Wednesday night in Edmonton. To help get you ready for the series, here are five of the top storylines as it approaches.
Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / May 12
Report: Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard may miss rest of Vegas series
Edmonton goalkeeper Calvin Pickard is expected to miss the remainder of the Oilers' Western Conference semifinal series versus the Vegas Golden Knights due to injury, TSN reported Monday.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 12
Pickard’s Injury Might Be Worse Than Oilers Letting On
As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for a crucial Game 4 matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night, concerns surrounding goaltender Calvin Pickard‘s health have intensified.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 9
Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Goaltending concerns for Oilers, Golden Knights
The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Thursday night with two more second-round games. Here are some key takeaways from the action.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 8
Oilers’ Calvin Pickard’s numbers might not be pretty, but he’s getting wins
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1 of their second-round series Tuesday night. A big reason for the win was Calvin Pickard, who allowed just two goals and stopped 15 shots in the contest.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 3
Oilers Continue to Display Their Love for Calvin Pickard
Whenever the Edmonton Oilers turn to Calvin Pickard, he seems to come up with the clutch performances they need. The 33-year-old wound up stepping up to be the Oilers’ backup goaltender during the 2023-24 season, but felt like a risky bet in that position given that he’d spent the past several seasons in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 30
Calvin Pickard is exactly what the Oilers needed
The Edmonton Oilers earned a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings Tuesday night, giving them a 3-2 series lead after losing the first two games of the first-round matchup.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 25
Oilers’ Calvin Pickard to start Game 3 against Kings
The Edmonton Oilers are making a change in the blue paint ahead of Game 3 of their opening-round series of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs versus the Pacific Division rival Los Angeles Kings.
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