After weeks of relentless extra work behind the scenes, the veteran netminder finally gets his chance to prove his competitive fire can stabilize the Wild's defensive rotation.
Calvin Pickard is set to make his Minnesota Wild debut in net against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. After opening the regular season behind Jesper Wallstedt, the veteran netminder is receiving his first start nearly two weeks after the campaign began.
Wild head coach John Hynes commended Pickard for his strong work ethic and extra preparation alongside goaltending coach Frédéric Chabot. The matchup carries personal significance for Pickard, who has family ties to Winnipeg and expects to face former Edmonton Oilers teammate Stuart Skinner.
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