Oilers' Calvin Pickard, Flames' Justin Kirkland clear waivers

February 02, 2026 - 3:27pm

Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl discusses his feelings after the waiving of goaltender Calvin Pickard, opening up about his emotions over losing one of his closest friends on the team.

The Edmonton Oilers' goalie depth will remain intact.

Calvin Pickard cleared waivers Monday, along with Calgary Flames forward Justin Kirkland, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported.

Pickard, 33, last played on Jan. 8 in a victory over the Winnipeg Jets. He has fallen behind Tristan Jarry and Connor Ingram on Edmonton's depth chart.

In 16 games this season, Pickard has a 5-6-2 record with a 3.68 goals-against average and a .871 save percentage.

Kirkland has appeared in just 20 games this season, recording one goal and two points. The 29-year-old known as 'Costco' signed a one-year, $900,000 deal with the Flames last June.