Calvin Pickard

Calvin Pickard

32-Year-Old GoalieG
Edmonton Oilers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Pickard will back up starter Stuart Skinner for this season and next after inking a two-year deal in June. He took over the No. 2 role last season and finished 12-7-1 with a 2.45 GAA and .909 save percentage in 23 games. That was the most games he'd played in a season since his 15-31-2 effort in 50 games with the Avs in 2016-17. Pickard is a stable choice in the Oilers net - after all, he was good enough to start two games in the second round of last year's playoffs. Expect him to get 25 starts, give or take, and deliver above-average ratios behind an elite team. That means he'll be an effective streamer in daily formats. If Skinner finds some consistency, the Oilers duo could be an elite team play, as well. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $2 million contract with the Oilers in June of 2024.
Starting against New Jersey
GEdmonton Oilers
November 4, 2024
Pickard will start Monday's home game against the Devils.
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Pickard has earned wins in his last three starts, posting a 1.67 GAA and .938 save percentage during that time. He'll draw the start for the third time in the Oilers' last five games as he attempts to keep his hot streak going Monday.
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Pickard is in a three-way fight with Garret Sparks and Curtis McElhinney to be Frederik Andersen's backup in blue and white in 2018-19. Pickard had a strong showing with the Marlies last year. He went 21-9-2 in 33 games with a 2.31 goals-against average, .918 save percentage and one shutout. The 26-year-old netminder is probably third in line in that fight, so he'll likely end up back in the AHL. There's little fantasy value in that unless he (or one of the other goalies) gets traded.
The Golden Knights mercifully swooped Pickard away from the Colorado dumpster fire in the expansion draft, putting the promising young goalie in a much more desirable situation as Marc-Andre Fleury’s backup. Just 25 years of age and coming off a silver medal showing for Team Canada in the IIHF World Championship, Pickard could quickly work his way into the starting mix if Fleury doesn't improve on the 3.02 GAA and .909 save percentage he posted last year in Pittsburgh. Pickard owns a .914 career save percentage in 86 appearances, but that mark would be considerably higher if last year’s last-place Avalanche didn't hang him out to dry for a .904 mark in 50 games.
Pickard had himself another solid season in just his second year as a pro in 2015-16, posting a 7-6-1 record with a .922 save percentage, 2.56 GAA and one shutout. The 24-year-old outperformed his counterpart, Semyon Varlamov, albeit in a much smaller sample size. Despite the excellent numbers as Colorado's No. 2 option, Pickard is just that: a backup. The New Brunswick native may be safe from dropping down to the minors, where he performed admirably, but noticeably worse when comparing his production in the big leagues. Pickard could push for more starts this season, but really only becomes a useable asset if Varlamov happens to get injured again.
Pickard was very impressive in 16 appearances with the Avalanche last season, posting a .932 save percentage. While Semyon Varlamov is locked into the starting role, Pickard already appears to be a more trusted backup option than Reto Berra, who only made 19 appearances with the big club last season despite enjoying sound health. Even so, the one-way nature of Berra's deal will make it difficult for Pickard to open the upcoming season with an NHL job in hand, likely forcing the 23-year-old to head back to the AHL. Berra may be ahead on the depth chart for now, but if he again fails to earn the faith of coach Patrick Roy, Pickard could steal some crease time in Colorado. He’s got just 13 NHL starts under his belt, but Pickard is one of the more young and promising goaltenders out there. He’s not a guy you would probably spend a draft pick on in most fantasy leagues, but rather someone to pick up if either of the Avs’ other two goalies sees their fortune change for the worse.
Pickard was called upon as a spot backup in 2012-13 whenever one of the Avs' top goalies was sidelined with an injury. Pickard is the top goalie on the AHL roster and will see most of his starts there this season. The Avs goaltending was one of the worst in the NHL last season, so if there's continued trouble in Denver, Pickard could see some starts at the NHL level. Right now, he's not worth stashing on deep dynasty rosters -- he needs opportunity and a better team at the NHL level to make him desirable.
Pickard was selected by Colorado with the 49th overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. He is expected to return to the WHL for another season or two before turning pro.
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Steady in third straight win
GEdmonton Oilers
October 31, 2024
Pickard allowed a goal on 27 shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Predators.
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Slated to start Thursday
GEdmonton Oilers
October 31, 2024
Pickard will be in the road crease for Thursday's game against Nashville, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
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Picks up win against Detroit
GEdmonton Oilers
October 27, 2024
Pickard turned aside 24 of 26 shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Red Wings.
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Starting in Detroit
GEdmonton Oilers
October 27, 2024
Pickard will defend the road net Sunday against Detroit, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.
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Nabs win over Nashville
GEdmonton Oilers
October 17, 2024
Pickard allowed two goals on 27 shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Predators.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Projected starter for Thursday
GEdmonton Oilers
October 30, 2024
Pickard appears to be the likely starter on the road against Nashville on Thursday, according to Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Pickard has won his last two starts while saving a combined 49 of 53 shots, including a 4-2 victory over the Predators on Oct. 17. Stuart Skinner has struggled in 2024-25 with a 2-4-1 record, 3.51 GAA and .872 save percentage in seven appearances, so there might be an opportunity for Pickard to play more regularly. Nashville ranks 28th offensively with 2.56 goals per game, but the Predators have been heating up, collecting a combined 13 goals over their past four games.
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