Pickford had a hat trick on eight shots and added two assists in WHL Medicine Hat's 8-3 win over Seattle on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

This game saw the WHL's top two goal scorers go to battle, with Pickford getting the better of Stars prospect and Thunderbirds winger Cameron Schmidt. With the hat trick, Pickford now has 31 goals on the season to lead the WHL, and his 58 points through 37 games places him fourth in the league. His offense has taken a massive leap while playing for a top team, and if he can play passable defense, he has appeal as a power-play specialist in the pro ranks as soon as next season. Pickford will likely need some time with AHL Laval, and the Canadiens won't rush him to the NHL since they've already got Lane Hutson and Noah Dobson in place on their blue line.

Pickford scored a goal and added three assists in WHL Medicine Hat's 5-1 win over Lethbridge on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Pickford signed his entry-level deal earlier in the week, and he continues to roll now that he's under contract with the Canadiens. He's picked up 13 goals and seven assists over his last seven outings. For the season, he has 26 goals and 22 helpers through 32 appearances. Now that he's under contract, it's possible he sees some time with the Canadiens near the end of the regular season if the Tigers' WHL playoff run is short.

Pickford signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Canadiens on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pickford was selected by Montreal with the No. 81 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The blueliner helped Medicine Hat win the WHL Championship by supplying 20 goals and 47 points in 48 games during the 2024-25 regular season, followed by 13 goals and 24 points in 18 playoff appearances. However, the 19-year-old has been even more impressive this campaign. Pickford has collected 25 goals and 44 points in 31 outings with Medicine Hat. He's the league leader in goals, which is wild for a blueliner.

Pickford scored twice and added two assists in WHL Medicine Hat's 6-5 overtime win over Moose Jaw on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

That's four multi-goal games in a row for Pickford, who has 10 goals and six assists over his last six outings. The Canadiens prospect missed out on Team Canada's World Junior Championship roster, but that will allow him to keep rolling in the WHL. Overall, he has a stunning 22 goals and 40 points over 29 appearances this season.

Pickford scored three goals in WHL Medicine Hat's 5-1 win over Wenatchee.

EDGE Analysis

Pickford continues to put up mind-boggling numbers for a defenseman. He has 20 goals this season in just 28 games, matching his total from 48 regular-season contests a year ago. Pickford has 36 points, a plus-29 rating and 128 shots on net in total. With seven goals and a helper over the last three games, it's likely the 19-year-old will be earning some WHL honors for his work this week.

Pickford scored twice and added an assist in WHL Medicine Hat's 7-1 win over Prince Albert on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pickford has three goals and seven points over his last three games. The Canadiens prospect is up to 15 goals and 16 helpers, as well as a plus-26 rating, through 26 appearances this season. Pickford is also captaining the Tigers this season, showing off his leadership traits in addition to a blossoming offense.

Pickford scored twice on 11 shots and added an assist in WHL Medicine Hat's 6-5 overtime loss to Brandon on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Pickford has racked up seven points over his last four contests. The defenseman is up to 11 goals and 10 assists through 19 contests for the Tigers this season. The Canadiens prospect finished with 47 points in 48 regular-season outings in 2024-25, but it looks like he's found another level to his game in what's likely to be his last year in the WHL.

Pickford scored a goal on six shots and added an assist in WHL Medicine Hat's 4-3 shootout loss to Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

Pickford has logged five multi-point efforts this season, including three over his last seven games. He's at eight goals, eight helpers, 64 shots on net and a plus-16 rating through 16 outings for Medicine Hat this season. The 19-year-old blueliner is showing consistency for the second year in a row, and his big shot from the blue line could be a plus as he continues his development.

Pickford scored a goal on eight shots and added an assist in WHL Medicine Hat's 5-4 loss to Victoria on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Pickford's second year with the Tigers is off two a strong start. The defenseman has seven goals and four assists over 10 games, playing at a similar pace to last year when he logged 20 goals and 47 points over 48 regular-season outings. The 19-year-old blueliner was selected by the Canadiens in the third round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. He'll be eligible to play in the AHL for 2026-27, but he'll need to sign an entry-level deal first, though he could also opt to make the jump to the NCAA.