Waived: [EDM] G Jack Campbell waived by the Oilers (cleared)
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ManofSteel55
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I agree. I told a friend the other day, that I expect this isn't as far off from what this team has always been, the difference is the powerplay has dried up and our goalies are both playing rotten. It has exposed some issues, that's for sure.
I don't think "become" is the right word here. It's been that way for a long time. We haven't had a really good, above average goalie since Cam Talbot, and we ruined him too.
Lots of defenseman go to die there also….
Larsson, fayne, schultz, petry…. Definitely missing some
GreatSaveEssensa
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Saying he should enter the Players Assistance program without any knowledge of what or how his mental health actually is, is nothing but pure speculation. Being a bad goalie does not an any way imply he has mental health problems
ManofSteel55
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Larsson didn't die in Edmonton. He was fine until he left, aside from a short time when his play reflected that he was in mourning over the loss of his dad. Petry didn't die in Edmonton either, we developed him, and our dumbass management chased him away right as he entered his prime.
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Dustin Schwarz is the grim reaper
Ianturnedbull
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What a silly question. We are discussing it. So there is a some care-level.
If you're a fan of another team you are wondering if your GM is going to pick up Campbell (crazier things have happened). You might care if you're a fan of their AHL team too.
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What part of, Jack Campbell's mental health issues are public knowledge, because he's talked about it publicly, is difficult to understand? If this is difficult for you to comprehend, all the best.
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ManofSteel55
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Who said anything about caring? I said wondering, implying that there are no GM's out there that would take him right now.
Malaka
you know, **** it, let’s just not think so much
The Blackhawks IRL face constraints to do so and the willingness to part isn’t straightforward, either, but Seth Jones/Murphy would be solid in exchange for cap + coming back
Ianturnedbull
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I'm not cynical I guess. I don't go around claiming to be certain of everything. It's possible no one will take him, but some of us don't have time machines or crystal balls.
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He has talked publicly about having to work on the mental aspects of being a goaltender. Not exactly what the player assistance program is for. Thats more a sports phycologist or you know, going down to the AHL to work on it.
Show me where he has ever brought his personnel mental health struggles from his day to day life outside of the rink into any conversation meant for the public to dissect. You are getting mixed up in what the Player Assistance Program is really for. And seeing as he has not entered it, and I of course assume he and his family would know more then you, I feel you are just talking out your ass.
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I don't get why Campbell was not tried in the playoffs? every time Skinner got pulled Campbell put up awesome stats, seemed obvious to anyone that uses their brain to try Campbell instead and see if that can help for a full game. I'm fine Oilers losing but I was left scratching my head regardless.
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Yeah they did and its never ever not going to be hilariousNot only did the Leafs dodge a bullet, but the Oilers took the bullet proudly at the time. Even celebrated it in fact
ManofSteel55
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I think, given the evidence we have before us - huge salary cap hit, multiple year contract, few teams with cap space, and putrid performance from the player - its pretty safe to assume he won't clear. It isn't just possible that nobody will take him, it is probable, and if it happens, it will be one of the most shocking moves in NHL history, with no hyperbole involved here.
By your logic, we can't be certain that sun will rise tomorrow, so we need to wait to see if it actually will. But given what we know, we can be pretty confident in saying that it will.
Hearing from where? Anywhere reliable, or just fans spitballing about it?
Being unaware of what the PAP is actually for then may be the issue.
Because insinuating he needs to enter it is speculative at best
Wow, he was claimed by the Bakersfield Condors!
Bet he is relieved to go where he is wanted now.
Can he win the highly coveted Calder Trophy? Bakersfield sure thinks so now!
Lets Go Jack, you got this man!!!
Bet he is relieved to go where he is wanted now.
Can he win the highly coveted Calder Trophy? Bakersfield sure thinks so now!
Lets Go Jack, you got this man!!!
Malaka
you know, **** it, let’s just not think so much
Murphy retained for 1st/Akey? I’m not sure exactly. I like the idea of Jones for Campbell+ but after 2025/2026 we’re both f***ed.
