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Edmonton Oilers News
Waiver Move
The Flyers have claimed Calvin Pickard off of waivers from the Toronto.
Pickard found himself fourth on the goaltending depth chart in Toronto and needed to go through waivers to head back to the Marlies (AHL). With Michal Neuvirth battling injury to start the season, Pickard will likely start the year as Brian Elliott’s backup.
The Oilers have signed Darnell Nurse to a two-year extension worth $6.4 million ($3.2M AAV).
The Penguins re-signed Tristan Jarry for two-years worth $1.35M ($675K AAV).
The Stars re-signed Mattias Janmark to a one-year, $2.3M extension.
The Oilers have signed Evan Bouchard to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Ducks signed Adam Henrique to a five-year extension worth $29.125M ($5.825M AAV).
The Oilers select Evan Bouchard with the No.10 overall pick.
Bouchard has good size (6-foot-2, 192 lbs.) and fantastic mobility. The London Knights captain led all OHL defenseman in points (87) and assists (62) while finishing second in goals (25). There are some questions about his defensive game, but overall he is a well-rounded defenseman with high-end offensive skills.
The Maple Leafs have re-signed Calvin Pickard to a one-year deal worth $800K.
Pickard, 26, was acquired in a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights in early-October and spent the majority of the season in the AHL. Pickard, who is currently No.4 on the Maple Leafs’ goaltending depth chart, was 21-9-1 with a 2.31 GAA, .918 SV% and one shutout in 33 games with the Marlies. He gave up four goals on 27 shots in his only NHL appearance with the Maple Leafs.
Line Change
Roslovic is expected to be a healthy scratch for Game 4.
Line Change
Roslovic is not expected to be in the Jets lineup on Saturday.
Nugent-Hopkins (lower-body) will not play on Monday.
Nugent-Hopkins will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury. Nugent-Hopkins has been excellent since returning from injury, scoring six goals with eight assists (14 points) in 14 games since returning from injury in early-March.
The Penguins have assigned Tristan Jarry to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Jarry has gone 6-2-0 with a 2.60 GAA and .914 SV% in eight games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season. He has spent the majority of the year with Pittsburgh, but with Matt Murray (concussion) likely returning on Tuesday, they will keep Casey DeSmith as his backup for now.
Goalie Start
Jarry will start Thursday in Montreal.
The Bruins have signed Trent Frederic to an entry-level deal.
Frederic, 20, was a first round pick (No.29 overall) in 2016 and leaves the University of Wisconsin after his sophomore season. Frederic picked up 32 points (17G / 15A) in 36 games, one point shy of his freshman total.
Janmark (illness) is expected to be back in the Stars lineup on Sunday.
Janamrk was a late scratch from Friday’s game vs. the Ducks but he was back on the ice for today’s morning skate and is expected to play in Pittsburgh. Janmark, who will start the game on a line with Tyler Seguin and Alexander Radulov, has 17 goals and 15 assists (32 points) in 67 games this season.
Goalie Start
Jarry will start Saturday in Toronto.
Jarry allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Penguins win in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Jarry has won three straight while posting a 2.25 GAA and .925 SV%, so he will make his fifth straight start tonight in Toronto. He was yanked in his first start vs. the Maple Leafs after allowing three goals on 16 shots in the first period of a 4-3 loss in mid-December.
Goalie Start
Jarry was the first goalie off of the ice at the Penguins morning skate.
Jarry allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Penguins win in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Jarry has won three straight while posting a 2.25 GAA and .925 SV%, so he will make his fifth straight start tonight in Toronto. He was yanked in his first start vs. the Maple Leafs after allowing three goals on 16 shots in the first period of a 4-3 loss in mid-December.
Goalie Start
Jarry will start Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Jarry allowed three goals on 38 shots in the Penguins win over the Flames on Monday. After two rough starts, Jarry has won his last two starts while stopping 60 of 65 shots (.923 SV%). Tonight the 22-year-old will make his third appearance against the Flyers this season—he is 2-0-0 with a 3.00 GAA and .889 SV% in the first two meetings.
Goalie Start
Jarry will start Monday vs. the Flames.
Jarry stopped 25 of 27 shots in the Penguins overtime win over the Islanders on Saturday. Casey DeSmith was in the starter’s crease this morning, but Jarry will go tonight vs. the Flames. Jarry suffered an OT loss in his first start vs. Calgary and comes into Monday at 7-2-0 with a 2.69 GAA and .907 SV% on home-ice this season.