Calvin
Pickard
G · MIN · Very poor
- PAL
- 4
- WAR
- -1.0
- Value
- 8
- SV%
- .871
2025-26№ 85 / 98
Calvin Pickard (Minnesota Wild) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Calvin Pickard
#31G
Minnesota Wild
HEIGHT : 185 cm · WEIGHT : 93 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : April 14, 1992 · Moncton, Canada
Drafted : 2010 · COL · round 2, pick #49
Contract : $1,000,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Minnesota Wild | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3.60 | .855 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Edmonton Oilers | 16 | 5 | 6 | 3.68 | .871 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Edmonton Oilers | 36 | 22 | 10 | 2.71 | .900 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Edmonton Oilers | 23 | 12 | 7 | 2.45 | .909 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4.30 | .875 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Detroit Red Wings | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3.16 | .874 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5.46 | .797 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | Arizona Coyotes | 6 | 0 | 4 | 3.61 | .892 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | Philadelphia Flyers | 11 | 4 | 2 | 4.01 | .863 | 1 |
| 2017-18 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.83 | .857 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | Colorado Avalanche | 50 | 15 | 31 | 2.98 | .904 | 2 |
| 2015-16 | Colorado Avalanche | 20 | 7 | 6 | 2.56 | .922 | 1 |
| 2014-15 | Colorado Avalanche | 16 | 6 | 7 | 2.35 | .932 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 194 | 75 | 78 | 2.97 | .900 | 5 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Edmonton Oilers | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2.85 | .886 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Edmonton Oilers | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2.21 | .915 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 13 | 8 | 2 | 2.72 | .892 | 0 | |
Calvin Pickard: our analysis
2025-26 season: 16 GP, 5 W, 6 L, .871 SV%, 3.68 GAA, 0 SO. WAR -1.0 (85th of 98) · PAL 4, very poor.
In 2025-26, Calvin Pickard, 34, posts a PAL Rating of 4 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -1.0 ranks 85th among 98 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
On the other hand, workload (1, among the weakest in the league) and consistency (2, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
GSAx: -8.1 (goals saved above expected).
A marked decline: his PAL was 24 in 2024-25, against 4 now; his WAR went from -0.7 to -1.0.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 8 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Calvin Pickard's story
A youth championship and a Top Goaltender award in Western Canada marked Calvin Pickard’s early rise; his family moved to Winnipeg when he was seven, and it was there he developed into a prospect between the pipes before stepping up to major-junior hockey.
Pickard joined the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL in 2008–09 and quickly became the club’s primary netminder, routinely playing over sixty games in later seasons. He represented the WHL multiple times in the Subway Super Series and appeared in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. Central scouting rated him the top North American goaltender before the 2010 draft, and Colorado selected him 49th overall that year. By the end of his WHL tenure he held the league record for career saves and ranked near the top for games played.
Signed to Colorado in March 2011, Pickard spent his early pro years in the AHL with Lake Erie (and later San Antonio), making his NHL debut in October 2014 against the Ottawa Senators. Injuries to starters created opportunities; he moved between starting and backup duties in Colorado, posted his first NHL shutout in January 2016 and set career highs in 2016–17 with 50 appearances. The 2017 expansion draft sent him to Vegas, then a trade and a series of waiver moves led to stops in Toronto, Philadelphia and Arizona. He collected AHL honours (the Harry “Hap” Holmes Award) and a Calder Cup with the Toronto Marlies, later joining Detroit and then signing with Edmonton in 2022, where he split time between the Condors and the Oilers’ NHL roster.
Internationally, Pickard has represented Canada from U17 through U18 tournaments and at senior World Championships, winning gold in 2016 and silver in 2017 while appearing in round-robin contests at the senior level.
Throughout his career Pickard has been the sort of goaltender teams call on in varying roles: capable of shouldering a heavy workload as a starter when needed, and able to settle in as a dependable backup. His résumé features long junior seasons, professional stints in the AHL and NHL, shutouts and the ability to step into high-pressure games when circumstances require it.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 3
- Shots against
- 76
- Saves
- 65
- %ARR / SV%
- 85.5 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
Trend
Trend
Declining
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: -0.07 in 23-24, -1.33 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 24 → 4
Outlook, age included
↓ DecliningAge 34: the age when performance usually declines
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
-1.0
wins above replacement
85 of 98
PAL Rating
4/ 100
Performance · Very poor
70 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
8/ 100
Very poor return
1.00 M$ · expected PAL 47
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- Efficiency
- 12
- Impact
- 25
- High danger
- 21
- Consistency
- 2
- Workload
- 1
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | EDM | -1.0 | 4 | 8 | 1.00 M$ |
| 2024-25 | EDM | -0.7 | 24 | 28 | 1.00 M$ |
| 2023-24 | EDM | 0.6 | 32 | 39 | 0.76 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-1.0
wins above replacement
-2.9 to 0.8 — 90% interval
85 of 98 goalies
-5.5 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -8.1
- Average → replacement
- +2.6
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | EDM | 16 | -1.0 | -2.9 to 0.8 | 85/98 |
| 2024-25 | EDM | 33 | -0.7 | -2.7 to 1.5 | 79/99 |
| 2023-24 | EDM | 23 | 0.6 | -1.8 to 2.6 | 48/98 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .8332nd percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .80047th percentileleague avg. .806
- Games above .900
- 0.0 %2nd percentileleague avg. 46.6 %
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- Goal support per game
- 3.0047th percentileleague avg. 3.06
- Goal differential per 60
- -0.5027th percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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WPGCalvin Pickard: frequently asked questions
What is Calvin Pickard's record in 2026-27?
Calvin Pickard has 1 win in 3 games in 2026-27, with a .855 save percentage and a 3.60 goals-against average.
How old is Calvin Pickard?
Calvin Pickard is 34 years old: he was born on April 15, 1992.
How tall is Calvin Pickard, and how much does he weigh?
Calvin Pickard is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Calvin Pickard from?
Canada: Calvin Pickard was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.
What team does Calvin Pickard play for?
Calvin Pickard plays for the Minnesota Wild in the NHL, at G, wearing number 31.
Is Calvin Pickard injured?
No: Calvin Pickard is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Calvin Pickard?
Calvin Pickard produced -1.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 85th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 4 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Calvin Pickard make?
Calvin Pickard earns $1.0M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 8 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Calvin Pickard's contract end?
Calvin Pickard's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Calvin Pickard overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 8 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Calvin Pickard a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 85th of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Calvin Pickard getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 24 in 2024-25 to 4 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Calvin Pickard's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Calvin Pickard has 194 games, 75 wins and 5 shutouts. His best season: 2024-25, with 22 wins.
Where was Calvin Pickard drafted?
Calvin Pickard was drafted 49th overall (round 2) by Colorado Avalanche in 2010.
How does Calvin Pickard perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Calvin Pickard has 13 games and 8 wins in his career.
Does Calvin Pickard have siblings?
Yes: his older brother Chet Pickard (a first-round draft pick of the Nashville Predators in 2008; professional goaltender who played in the German DEL with the Iserlohn Roosters, Adler Mannheim and Grizzlys Wolfsburg).
Is Calvin Pickard married?
Yes, married to Courtney in June 2018.
What is Calvin Pickard's nationality?
Calvin Pickard is Canadian. Internationally: Canada — gold at the 2009 Ivan Hlinka Tournament (won both games he played), gold at the 2016 World Championships (played two round-robin games, both wins), silver at the 2017 World Championships (lost final to Sweden).
What awards has Calvin Pickard won?
Top Goaltender award at the Western Canadian Championships (as a bantam, 2006–07) ; Named to the WHL West First All-Star Team (2010) ; Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award (shared with Garret Sparks, 2018) ; AHL Player of the Week (period ending January 12, 2020).
How many championships has Calvin Pickard won?
3: Calder Cup 2018 — Toronto Marlies; Ivan Hlinka Tournament gold 2009 — Team Canada; World Championships gold 2016 — Team Canada.
Where did Calvin Pickard play before turning pro?
Winnipeg Wild (MMHL), bantam and 2007–08; Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL), 2008–09 to 2011–12.
See also: his Minnesota Wild teammates
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