Oilers Recall Pickard as Playoff Backup Smarts

The Oilers bring up Calvin Pickard from the minors, a move that screams front-office savvy with the playoffs looming large. Goaltending depth has burned too many contenders in past postseasons, and Edmonton knows Stuart Skinner's workload demands this kind of insurance. Pickard has shown flashes in limited NHL action, and this recall positions him perfectly to step in if needed during a deep run.