You won't believe how Jack Campbell's first game in the AHL went last night
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Ryan Hall
November 10, 2023 (8:32)
The Edmonton Oilers were compelled to decide their goaltending situation two days ago, debating whether to place the beleaguered goaltender, Jack Campbell, on waivers for a subsequent assignment to the Bakersfield Condors pending clearance.
Opting to waive him, Campbell commenced his stint with the Condors last night during the game against the Abbotsford Canucks. It appears that his confidence is at an all-time low, as he found himself overpowered by AHL players.
The Condors suffered a 4-1 defeat, a far cry from the auspicious start Campbell had hoped for. The Oilers are now pinning their goaltending hopes on
Stuart Skinner, who has assumed the full-time starting role, with
Calvin Pickard recalled as the backup.
With Campbell's contract now consigned to the AHL, the Oilers are burdened with a buried cap penalty of 3.85 million for the next three seasons. Despite this, the Oilers anticipate Campbell rediscovering his form with the Condors and potentially earning a call back to resume his role with the Oilers.
Unfortunately, the team is grappling with limited cap space, leaving them unable to acquire another goaltender to fortify the position.
The current outlook for the Oilers is grim, and the team desperately requires a catalyst to pull itself out of its downward spiral.
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NOVEMBRE 10 | 292 ANSWERS You won't believe how Jack Campbell's first game in the AHL went last night Will Jack Campbell find his game this season? |
Yes | 88 | 30.1 % |
No | 204 | 69.9 % |
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