Waived: Gregory Campbell (unconditional - contract terminated)

[Evil Little]

His agent said he doesn't want to play in the AHL because it would take the spot of a prospect trying to make the NHL.

So...he's either being a good guy, or trying to look good.

'Maybe if I come up with a reason that doesn't make any sense they won't question it...'

I've always had an irrational hatred of Campbell for two reasons..

1 - His Dad is/was a jerk-off
2 - Going by Gregory in stead of Greg

It makes me think of when Pierre unnecessarily says KRISTOPHER Letang. Anyone that makes me think of Pierre is on my ****-list.

CBJ should offer him a coaching/scouting/development position which is similar in pay to his current contract.

Tell him:
1. We are icing the best 23 man roster we have. Unfortunately you didn't make the cut. That's sports.
2. We appreciate your leadership, insights, and contribution to the team so far.
3. If you want to report to the AHL, you may. If you want to cancel your contract and play abroad, you may.
4. We have been trying to trade you to another NHL team. No takers.
5. If you would like, we will offer you this position within the team's front office...

Why would they want to pay him a highly inflated front office rate? If he can't make the 23-man roster (at $1.5m) then him refusing to report is the best case scenario.

 

[Moose Head]

Colin is working the phones as we speak.

 

[PsychoDad]

The amount of hypocrisy is ridiculous. You don't know **** about the situation. If he doesn't want to ride busses after 10 years in the NHL - it's his choice. Columbus can either trade him or suspend his contract, no damage done. All this ****ed up daddy comments to boot - does he owe you something? You could have Wayne Gretzky as your daddy, none of you would make the NHL as a player. He earned his stay.

 

[Rebuilt]

Look for Columbus to get multiple suspensions from the league.

 

[Dellstrom]

He was horrendous in his last season in Boston. Was surprised he got signed.

Terrific guy, terrific teammate and leader, but he wasn't even serviceable after his injury.

 

[Elvs]

If the Columbus retained salary, I wouldn't mind him on the Ducks actually. Nate Thompson is injured so he could work as his replacement short term. Most importantly, he would bump Jared Blol out of the everyday lineup.

Ritchie - Getzlaf - Perry
Cogliano - Kesler - Silfverberg
Etem - Vermette - Rakell
Garbutt - Campbell - Wagner
Boll

But I'd wait a few more games first to see how Sorensen looks.

 

[Evil Little]

If the Columbus retained salary, I wouldn't mind him on the Ducks actually. Nate Thompson is injured so he could work as his replacement short term. Most importantly, he would bump Jared Blol out of the everyday lineup.

Ritchie - Getzlaf - Perry
Cogliano - Kesler - Silfverberg
Etem - Vermette - Rakell
Garbutt - Campbell - Wagner
Boll

But I'd wait a few more games first to see how Sorensen looks.

Why would Columbus retain salary on a negative value cap dump? They owe him nothing right now.

They offered an AHLer NHL money. Bad. He didn't report. Thus, all fixed.

 

[JetsUK]

But what about the NHL spot he would take from a player.....

It's the same player, in two places in once. I like this Campbell kid. A deep thinker.

 

[Toene]

I've always had an irrational hatred of Campbell for two reasons..

1 - His Dad is/was a jerk-off
2 - Going by Gregory in stead of Greg

It makes me think of when Pierre unnecessarily says KRISTOPHER Letang. Anyone that makes me think of Pierre is on my ****-list.

But it's their first names... who cares honestly? I always say Kristopher Letang... Kris is a nickname and I dont know him personally. Gregory or Greg... what does it change? People desperatly find reasons to be mad nowadays...

 

[PetterssonSimp]

Lol even Wade freaking Redden took the demotion and the guy was only a few seasons removed from an all star game appearance. Sure 6.5 doesn't compare to 1.5, but you'd still probably be the big money guy on the team. Why not go have some fun with a bunch of mid 20's guys rather just starting their career or cruising the Bus as a minor leaguer?

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

The amount of hypocrisy is ridiculous. You don't know **** about the situation. If he doesn't want to ride busses after 10 years in the NHL - it's his choice. Columbus can either trade him or suspend his contract, no damage done. All this ****ed up daddy comments to boot - does he owe you something? You could have Wayne Gretzky as your daddy, none of you would make the NHL as a player. He earned his stay.

And the flat-out refusal to accept that his statement about not taking a young player's spot, while certainly self-serving to some degree, couldn't possibly be genuine.

 

[Tulipunaruusu*]

Why not go have some fun with a bunch of mid 20's guys rather just starting their career or cruising the Bus as a minor leaguer?

He is a married man.

 

[PsychoDad]

Lol even Wade freaking Redden took the demotion and the guy was only a few seasons removed from an all star game appearance. Sure 6.5 doesn't compare to 1.5, but you'd still probably be the big money guy on the team. Why not go have some fun with a bunch of mid 20's guys rather just starting their career or cruising the Bus as a minor leaguer?

Redden had like 26M left on his deal when demoted to the AHL, Campbell has a 1 year 1.7m deal, apples and oranges. I don't understand why people feel obliged to have an opinion how a guy wants to play out his career

Edit: and btw, the amount of HATE Redden got for taking big bucks in the AHL was ridiculous. Everybody called him a greedy has been who should just retire to save his dignity. You just can't have it right.

 

[PsychoDad]

And the flat-out refusal to accept that his statement about not taking a young player's spot, while certainly self-serving to some degree, couldn't possibly be genuine.

This is called business smarts - he wants to play out possibly his last pro contract in the NHL. You don't want to sound like a jerk by saying - I'm not going to no mother****ing Cleveland to ride bus. You don't want to burn bridges with a fanbase, who knows what comes after - you might end up working there as a scout or a coach or a TV color guy, you just don't come out and say - trade my ass out of here.

 

[paulhiggins]

Let Daddy fix it.

 

[nmbr_24]

I way more respect for Campbell than I do for the people making crappy comments about him. If he doesnt want to play in the AHL then he shouldn't have to and it seems he knows full well that the consequences might be that he won't play hockey at all.

 

[billybudd]

Minuses
-sucks
-can't skate
-terrible fighter
-old
-delusions of grandeur
-distraction

Pluses
-father, in position as VP of NHL hockey ops, watches all of his games and sends angry memos to any referee who calls a penalty on him

Whatever team is first in the NHL in PIMs might want to take a flier. To anyone else, I can't imagine what they'd want with this player.

 

[wolfgaze]

watch his dad comes in and declares this suspension unlawful and disbands the CBJs.

Let Daddy fix it.

LOL.....

 

[Moose Head]

The amount of hypocrisy is ridiculous. You don't know **** about the situation. If he doesn't want to ride busses after 10 years in the NHL - it's his choice. Columbus can either trade him or suspend his contract, no damage done. All this ****ed up daddy comments to boot - does he owe you something? You could have Wayne Gretzky as your daddy, none of you would make the NHL as a player. He earned his stay.

On behalf of the Hfboards community, please accept our appologies, Colin.

 

[PsychoDad]

On behalf of the Hfboards community, please accept our appologies, Colin.

So funny and original! Oh wait, you are not even the first in the thread to do this.

 

[Ciao]

. . . Why not go have some fun with a bunch of mid 20's guys rather just starting their career or cruising the Bus as a minor leaguer?

Playing in the AHL is fun?

That's not what I've heard.

 

[Fire Sweeney]

Sign your retirement papers, loser.

 

[AINEC*]

Imagine garbage day rolls around, and your trash flat out refuses to be taken to the dump.

 

[Igor Shestyorkin]

Don't blame him, he barely belongs in the AHL. Should be in the ECHL lol. Terrible player.

 

[Paper]

Pluses
-father, in position as VP of NHL hockey ops, watches all of his games and sends angry memos to any referee who calls a penalty on him

Whatever team is first in the NHL in PIMs might want to take a flier. To anyone else, I can't imagine what they'd want with this player.

Except he was also part of the texting with Wideman in the whole "it's all the stupid refs unions fault that I smashed a linesman and ended his career." Given the way the refs targeted Wideman to start the season, the whole bonus of having Campbell may not hold true anymore. :p