The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed goalie Calvin Pickard to a two-year deal worth $1 million AAV. The deal is the first for a netminder under the Jeff Jackson era. Pickard got his NHL chance early in the season when the Oilers started poorly and Jack Campbell was sent to the AHL. Pickard performed well and stayed up with the team, entering the Stanley Cup playoffs. <q> The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed Calvin Pickard to a two-year deal with an AAV of $1M. Pickard was a solid backup this last season. The question is if he can keep that level for next two seasons too. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/ronoanalyst/status/1806780701897101357'> </a></blockquote></div> In 23 games during the regular season, Pickard posted a 2.45 GAA and a .909 SV%, with one shutout, leading to a 12-7-1 record. His standout moment came in the second round of the playoffs when he stepped in and won Game 4 against the Vancouver Canucks to tie the series 2-2, then played solidly in a Game 5 loss. His performance kept the Oilers in the series and he fulfilled his role as a backup admirably. <q> Cal Pickard's two-year extension with #Oilers: 2 years x $1 million. He came up big in Round 2 against Vancouver when needed most. Credit to @KevinWeekes , first on the extension. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1806780040966995984'> </a></blockquote></div> This extension likely signals a buyout or trade of Campbell, if possible. The Pickard signing ensures organizational depth and options in net behind Stuart Skinner, but it also sets the stage for an intriguing training camp.