Calvin Pickard's shaky performance sparks concern among fans
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The Edmonton Oilers got past the Chicago Blackhawks by the skin of their teeth tonight, edging them out by a score of 4-3. Although the team walked away with the victory, the Oil somehow find themselves in a familiar position -- scoring their way out of bad goaltending.
Kris Knoblauch gave backup goaltender Calvin Pickard to nod between the pipes tonight, and he looked uncomfortable from the get-go.
After two first period goals by Teuvo Teravainen and Nick Foligno, it looked like the Edmonton Oilers were in for another long night.
While the Edmonton Oilers were able to storm back from a 3-1 deficit, Calvin Pickard's shaky performance between the pipes is sparking some concern among fans.
Oilers could upgrade their goaltending at the trade deadline
It's no secret the Edmonton Oilers are on the hunt for a top-4 defenceman to bolster their backend for the playoffs.
While that sentiment may be true, GM Stan Bowman might find it wise to explore his options for an added goaltender.
According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, Oilers analyst Alan Mitchell has also suggested the team pursue a cheap third goaltender for insurance instead of a star, suggesting Jonathan Quick as a possibility.
»Bowman might feel a low-cost addition (Jonathan Quick of the New York Rangers) would be appropriate, and the team could run three goaltenders into the final stages of the season and playoffs.»
- Alan Mitchell, the Athletic
- Alan Mitchell, the Athletic
The Oilers are a genuine cup contender in the 10th year of McDavid's career, and have no business entering the playoffs with such a glaring positional weakness.
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