Friedman: We would all be surprised if Campbell isn't an Edmonton Oiler

[Bobieque]

And that’s when Stuart Skinner comes to play….

Absolutely this. He looked great last year, and I think in a tandem he will flourish. I can see Campbell-Skinner 60-40 split and both cheering each other on. Super happy if this comes to pass.

 

[OilynutEsquire]

Campbell-Skinner should be a huge improvement over Smith-Koskinen.

 

[stungun54]

I still don't understand how that works.

Isn't it supposed to be illegal for Edmonton to have even talked to him so far, since he's under contract with another team?

there is some misunderstanding on this board about the rules. it USED to be illegal and tampering to talk to an agent or player before they actually were a UFA. the league changed it. they have not changed it back according to many media sources they are allowed to talk to other teams after the NHL Draft is finished. so yes that past few days teams and players can communicate but not officially sign anybody. this rule has been changed back and forth so its confusing.

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[BayStBullies]

Tell me if Kuemper is going to get injured or not and I’ll tell you who the better goalie is.

Campbell has never reached 50 games in a season.

 

[Ninety7]

I honestly don’t know why TO is letting go of him

They need a goalie and all the options on the market seem like a downgrade or at best a lateral move.

Keumper is a risky move too and he’ll cost more than Jack.

Genuinely curious as some leafs fans have said Campbell wasn’t the issue in the playoffs

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

6 x 6 ?

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I mean he's an upgrade over Mike Smith but he won't win you anything.

 

[AvroArrow]

I honestly don’t know why TO is letting go of him

They need a goalie and all the options on the market seem like a downgrade or at best a lateral move.

Keumper is a risky move too and he’ll cost more than Jack.

Genuinely curious as some leafs fans have said Campbell wasn’t the issue in the playoffs

He wants too much money

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I honestly don’t know why TO is letting go of him

They need a goalie and all the options on the market seem like a downgrade or at best a lateral move.

Keumper is a risky move too and he’ll cost more than Jack.

Genuinely curious as some leafs fans have said Campbell wasn’t the issue in the playoffs

because he was shit from December-May he was good in November that's it.

Betond that he shit the bed in games 2,4, and 6 VS TB and finished with an 897 save% in the playoffs

beyond that he's allowed 3 goals on 8 OT shots in the playoffs

Jack Campbell simply can't do it

 

[TheNumber4]

Sounds like the only issue he seems to have is his “psyche”. Meh, I say his “psyche” issue is actually a playing in the high pressure Toronto Media and Fan Fishbowl Issue.

So if that’s gone and he doesn’t have his slumps. This could work out well for the Oilers.

That being said, eye testing his highlights, doesn’t impress me.

I’d rather have a healthy Mike Smith at 2.2M any day, but unfortunately Smith is not healthy.

 

[Voight]

I still don't understand how that works.

Isn't it supposed to be illegal for Edmonton to have even talked to him so far, since he's under contract with another team?

Even if it was, nothing stopping McDavid from calling up Campbell on behalf of his team.

 

[trellaine201]

Then why did the Oilers officially “allow” Kane to look elsewhere if it’s allowed anyways?

Like Freddy he will get injured or have some mental breakdown at the most important time.

 

[Artemi Panarin]

Kuemper is a better target. Especially considering Holland is going to bring the Brinks truck either way.

 

[Ninety7]

He wants too much money

What’s the alternative though?

Kuemper is going to be more expensive, no?

 

[Ninety7]

because he was shit from December-May he was good in November that's it.

Betond that he shit the bed in games 2,4, and 6 VS TB and finished with an 897 save% in the playoffs

beyond that he's allowed 3 goals on 8 OT shots in the playoffs

Jack Campbell simply can't do it

Toronto had a great season I guess in spite of him.

I get it if there were better goalies on the market right now, but I’m not sure that that’s the case.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Toronto had a great season I guess in spite of him.

I get it if there were better goalies on the market right now, but I’m not sure that that’s the case.

they had a great regular season in spite of both goalies they were both shit

 

[Ciao]

Jack's a great dude...I'll never want anything other than success for that guy.

I really hope he settles into his contract, plays consistent and stops being so hard on himself.

We were good to him..but the last thing I'd want is a bloated contract and fans turning on him (so I'm conflicted)

I'm at the point where I'm okay with the Oilers signing him.

I'm tired of the drama.

And I'm tired of Campbell's agent.

The Leafs don't need the Vezina Trophy winner. They just need a steady, reliable NHL-calibre goaltender who isn't a flake. I hope they can find one.

 

[TFHockey]

I think Campbell/Skinner is better than Smith/Koskinen, no? Toronto fans care to weigh in on that?

If so it's a win for the Oilers because they've given up nothing but cap to get Campbell. Everyone knows they need a goaltender. Bad.

Next up? Kane or Giroux (or both???) and some bottom six guys. Maybe move Barrie for someone on the right side who is better defensively but not as good on offense. Bouchard is expected to take on that role full time next year.

 

[Coachcorner]

For me at this point, it's just getting someone who is a legitimate starter and an upgrade over Koskinen and the corpse of Mike Smith.

Yeah and I was only talkin bout from a leafs perspective sire. I have invested so much on the organization................. Its gittin crazy out herre. We might have to start selling our house and live in the woods, only for a while though. Might be fun at the same time, but only when the hockey season begins again. This thing needs a goalie cause a team cannot win even though many of us have invested on the rich organization... without a goalie. But you already knew that...

 

[Clark4Ever]

Word of caution to Oilers fans. Campbell is like Jekyll and Hyde in terms of his performance and he is very fragile mentally and physically.

He could give you stretches of Vezina caliber goaltending followed by weeks/months of league worst statistics.

If he can stay healthy, you have to hope that he gets hot at the right time going into the playoffs.

 

[ManofSteel55]

I still don't understand how that works.

Isn't it supposed to be illegal for Edmonton to have even talked to him so far, since he's under contract with another team?

This happens literally every year, even before the teams were allowed to talk to UFA's for a week prior like in the past few years. Just because there are reports doesn't mean any tampering has went on. It doesn't even mean the two sides have spoken at all. It's as simple as leaking out that Edmonton is super interested, an Oilers player and friend mentioning how awesome it would be to be teammates again, a few selective questions and comments that aren't player specific to the agent that represents him (hey, what do you think a UFA goalie who can play 50 games would go for on the open market). Heck, just the media leaking a dollar figure and term could be enough to sway how negotiations go, but unless it comes from Bob Stauffer you can't link it to the Oilers.

 

[Lt Dan]

SO a safe bet he isn’t then….

Friedman has a GREAT track record on these.

I am a Kings fan and I didn't believe him last year when he said that the Kings were signing Danault and we know how that ended

 

[DingDongCharlie]

I still don't understand how that works.

Isn't it supposed to be illegal for Edmonton to have even talked to him so far, since he's under contract with another team?

Pure speculation. But Toronto and Edmonton seemed the consensus 2 landing spots for Campbell and it looks as of now that Toronto is going a different direction (Murray).

 

[ManofSteel55]

Will only add Campbell is 2 years younger than Kuemper, this makes it a lot closer who would be a better signing. Also part of me also thinks Kuemper was better insulated by playing behind a stronger defence than Campbell played behind. Have to factor this in as well. It's close. Will agree they are both miles ahead better options than Murray.

Kuemper seems like he has been around longer and should be older, but it is interesting to note that the ages are so close.

Honestly, I'm fine with us getting either one. We don't even have an NHL goalie right now. Some would argue we haven't for three years, and I wouldn't debate them on it, ha ha.

 

[PostBradMalone]

Word of caution to Oilers fans. Campbell is like Jekyll and Hyde in terms of his performance and he is very fragile mentally and physically.

He could give you stretches of Vezina caliber goaltending followed by weeks/months of league worst statistics.

If he can stay healthy, you have to hope that he gets hot at the right time going into the playoffs.

That’s the risk in a nutshell. Fortunately, the Oilers have a promising young guy in Skinner who is ready for reps. I think a 50-30 split would be best for both players, but that of course relies on some unknowns (Skinner’s readiness, Campbell’s health, a third goalie showing out etc.)