After being exposed to the NHL expansion draft and selected by Vegas Golden Knights on June 21, Pickard found himself on waivers three days into October.
Chicago could have been the next destination for the 25-year-old netminder, but after a trade to Toronto, Pickard found himself suiting up for the Marlies in his first AHL action since December of 2015 last night in Providence.
With a fresh start and finally a chance at some stability, Pickard was the Marlies’ best player in his Toronto debut on Saturday night.
First Period
The opening frame proved a cagey affair, with neither team able to generate much offensive zone time.