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Only Sergei Bobrovsky and the Edmonton Oilers' Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard can say they've backstopped their teams to the Cup final in each of the last two years.
The Oilers acquired Ingram at minimal cost, sending future considerations to Utah while having $800,000 of his $1.95 million cap hit retained. Bowman praised Ingram's game and skill set, saying that whenever he's ready, and if needed, the Oilers will trust him.
On yesterday’s edition of the “32 Thoughts” podcast, Elliotte Friedman stated that people were surprised that Edmonton didn’t pick up Connor Ingram of the Utah Mammoth off waivers.
The 33-year-old Pickard is projected to open the campaign as the Oilers' No. 2 netminder behind Skinner.
Goaltending: The Oilers may seek an AHL goalie with no clear upgrade available. No. 3 Right Wing: Matt Savoie has potential in a top-nine role, but Connor Brown might be preferred. No. 3 Center: Adam Henrique’s age and weak preseason have raised doubts.
In the history of the Edmonton Oilers, the waiver wire has had a significant impact. Fans often mock the idea of finding a useful player for nothing, but it happens with frequency. One team’s castoff can become another team’s prize.
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Pickard has 21-save shutout as Oilers top Jets in pre-season action
Calvin Pickard had a 21-save shutout as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-0 on Friday night in NHL pre-season action.
Speaking on Monday's episode of the "32 Thoughts" podcast, Friedman pointed to the Oilers’ decision not to claim former Utah Mammoth goalie Connor Ingram off waivers earlier this preseason. Ingram cleared waivers, and will be assigned to Tucson, per TSN's Chris Johnston.
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers switched goaltenders for Game 3 of their second-round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights, with Stuart Skinner replacing Calvin Pickard on Saturday night. Pickard, who took over as Edmonton’s ...