Oilers Re-Signing Goaltender Calvin Pickard to 2-Yr Extension

Pickard was one of the surprise stories for the Oilers this season in a fantastic run to the Stanley Cup Final. He came on in relief when Jack Campbell was demoted to the minors and Pickard played superbly, despite not having a ton of reps. He would sit for weeks at a time and come in with a strong performance, giving starter Stuart Skinner the rest he needed.

During an interview earlier in the season, Pickard expressed gratitude for the opportunity to revive his NHL career with the Oilers. He’s a well-traveled and respected player and he was ready to contribute in any role. This is a wise signing by Edmonton, especially as they plan to move on from Campbell.

It’s not expected this will cost the Oilers much in terms of a cap hit, which is important as they work through a number of pending UFA negotiations and try to save as much money with bonuses hitting the team this season.

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