Waived: [EDM] G Jack Campbell placed on waivers by the Oilers for the purpose of buyout

[GrumpyKoala]

I might miss a piece of the puzzle here but it odd timing where you go into free agency gm-less then start to make moves that will significantly impact said new gm ability to make his own.

And Leafs sign Campbell cheap.

And he rebound into an NHL starter...

 

[CanadienShark]

The buyout isn't crippling, but that's still a tough pill to swallow for Edmonton. They did the right thing though.

 

[AssaultPK]

they only save 2.55 this year really right
They could have buried him for 1.35? Or was it 1.15?

But they probably want to play their own up and coming talent in the AHL

 

[Czechboy]

I might miss a piece of the puzzle here but it odd timing where you go into free agency gm-less then start to make moves that will significantly impact said new gm ability to make his own.


And he rebound into an NHL starter...

I'd say an excellent backup.

 

[notbias]

The cap penalty isn't actually as bad as you'd think. No-brainer mover from the Oilers.

It helps them manage the overage of ~3 million from Brown next year.

Then they get to deal with the re-signings of Drai and Bouchard the following year, followed by McDavid.

At least they have Nurse on that bargain deal.

Having said that, the buyout makes sense and is the smart move.

 

[sxvnert]

Good, hes shit.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

A Kenny Holland special.

It's a way for him to be remembered long after he's no longer GM of the team.

For example, the Wings still have 2 more years on the Abdelkader buyout from Kenny's contract.

 

[MCR74]

It's a way for him to be remembered long after he's no longer GM of the team.

For example, the Wings still have 2 more years on the Abdelkader buyout from Kenny's contract.

LOL!

 

[Some Other Flame]

And the Oilers are still paying James Neal almost 2M next year

6M in dead cap space between the Neal and Campbell buyouts plus Brown's bonus payments. That's some quality GM'ing right there

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807479799348117909

 

[Mikeaveli]

 

[zar]

Glad that saga is over… oh wait, Jack Campbell’s contract is going to be part of the Edmonton Oilers family until the end of 2029/30 season.

Like many others, I never understood that contract from day 1. We were in desperation mode for a goalie when very little was available… under the circumstances, I didn’t mind the $5m… it was the 5 years that I hated. Should have been 2 years max.

Nice guy but… FAREWELL GAZPACHO!

 

[Lukin1978]

Thank you f*** you bye

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

remember when leafs fans were getting bashed for letting him walk

I don’t remember Leafs fans being in charge of signings one way or the other, but don’t let that lil detail stop your persecution complex.

 

[Connor McConnor]

remember when leafs fans were getting bashed for letting him walk

don’t worry there’s still lots to bash when it comes to full delusion

 

[robertmac43]

Tough for him, hoping he lands on his feet!

 

[Sniper99]

Remember when leafs fan said Campbell was a number goalie…

 

[PelagicJoe]

Even Stevie Wonder saw this one coming.

 

[tmurfin]

Actually not bad. Easy decision to buy that one out

 

[Reality Check]

remember when leafs fans were getting bashed for letting him walk

Remember when Toronto proved everyone wrong by acquiring Matt Murray as his replacement?

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Remember when leafs fan said Campbell was a number goalie…

I always get confused between that thread and the Matt Murray/Samsonov off season grand theft by Dubas.

 

[Fire Sweeney]

Now, are they going with Skinsy or are they going to sign Talbot, Raanta, Broussoit, etc ?

 

[Arthur Morgan]

Remember when Toronto proved everyone wrong by acquiring Matt Murray as his replacement?

can argue Murray worked out better than Jack Campbell did

 

[MCR74]

Remember when Toronto proved everyone wrong by acquiring Matt Murray as his replacement?

That's not the flex you think it is.

 

[Artemi Panarin]

 

[Chet Manley]

And the Oilers are still paying James Neal almost 2M next year

6M in dead cap space between the Neal and Campbell buyouts plus Brown's bonus payments. That's some quality GM'ing right there

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807479799348117909

You should look at how much the Huberdeau buyout is going to cost.