Jack Campbell Responds To Criticism After Struggling In His First AHL Game

Published November 10, 2023 at 7:26 PM
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Jack Campbell has responded after a shaky start with the Oilers in his first AHL game since clearing waivers from Edmonton

Campbell Speaks On Struggles With Oilers After Clearing Waivers



Jack Campbell shared his thoughts for the first time since since being waived by the Edmonton Oilers. Playing for their AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, Campbell spoke on what he thought went wrong in Edmonton.

Speaking post-game for the Condors, Campbell said that despite his confidence, that he couldn't seem to put things together, despite believing in his ability to do so. Campbell also said he felt he was doing well, but he couldn't get the results the Oilers needed.



Campbell also acknolweged his struggle I'm his first game for Bakersfield, giving up 4 Goals in a 4-1 loss to Vancouver's AHL farm team, the Abbotsford Canucks, one of the top offensive teams in the league. Campbell said that even for a longtime NHLer, the transition isn't always easy.

"There's a lot of skill, a lot of guys who have the skill to play in the NHL," Campbell said post-game. "You're going down a league, but it's not always an easy transition." - Jack Campbell

Campbell, an all-star for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2022, signed a five-year, $25M contract with the Edmonton Oilers, with the expectation he'd solve the Oilers need for a starting goaltending, but 2 years in, Campbell is now in the AHL, with youngster Stuart Skinner taking the starting role.

Campbell is 1-4-0 this season with a 4.50 GAA and a .873SV% with the Oilers. In his Edmonton career, Campbell is 22-13-4 with a 3.53 GAA and a .886SV%.
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