Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard (30) makes a save during third-period NHL action.
The NHL waiver wire saw fresh movement on Sunday.
The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames both made roster adjustments.
Goaltender Calvin Pickard and forward Justin Kirkland were placed on waivers.
The decisions reflect shifting depth priorities for both Alberta rivals.
Oilers Reshape Goaltending Depth
The Oilers confirmed Calvin Pickard was placed on waivers Sunday.
The move comes as Edmonton adjusts its goaltending hierarchy.
Pickard had slipped to third on the depth chart.
Edmonton is moving forward with Tristan Jarry and Connor Ingram.
The duo is now the Oilers’ preferred goaltending tandem.
This change left Pickard without a clear role.
Limited Action This Season
Pickard last appeared in an NHL game on January 8.
That outing ended in a win against the Winnipeg Jets.
However, his opportunities have been limited since then.
The 33-year-old played 16 games this season.
He posted a 5-6-2 record during that stretch.
His goals-against average sits at 3.68.
His save percentage stands at .871.
Those numbers made his position increasingly uncertain.
The Oilers sought more consistency in net.
Ingram Earns His Spot
Connor Ingram has impressed in limited action.
He appeared in 12 games with Edmonton this season.
Ingram recorded a solid 6-3-1 record.
His performance metrics were noticeably stronger.
He holds a 2.55 goals-against average.
His save percentage is a reliable .901.
Those results helped secure his place on the roster.
The Oilers valued his stability during crucial stretches.
Jarry Adds Experience
Tristan Jarry joined Edmonton via trade from Pittsburgh.
The Oilers acquired him to strengthen their goaltending depth.
Jarry has delivered mixed but serviceable results.
He holds a 9-3-1 record with Edmonton.
His goals-against average is 3.59.
His save percentage currently sits at .873.
Despite the numbers, his experience played a major role.
The Oilers believe Jarry can handle playoff pressure.
Flames Make a Forward Move
Across the province, the Calgary Flames made their own waiver decision.
Forward Justin Kirkland was placed on waivers, according to reports.
The move signals Calgary’s search for roster flexibility.
Kirkland struggled to find regular ice time this season.
He appeared in just 20 games for the Flames.
His offensive impact remained limited.
Modest Production for Kirkland
Kirkland scored one goal this season.
He finished with two total points.
Those numbers fell short of expectations.
The 29-year-old signed a one-year deal last summer.
The contract carried a value of $900,000.
Despite the opportunity, he could not secure a consistent role.
Waivers Reflect Tough Choices
Waiver moves often highlight difficult roster decisions.
Teams balance performance, contracts, and depth needs.
Both the Oilers and Flames face pressure to optimize lineups.
For Pickard, waivers open the door to a fresh opportunity elsewhere.
For Kirkland, the move brings uncertainty but also potential change.
As the NHL season continues, roster adjustments remain inevitable.
