LeBrun: Edmonton and New Jersey are the leading suitors for Jack Campbell

[tkb81]

I feel bad for McDavid, Campbell is not a #1...

hes better than what they have .. and i feel bad for mcdavid becouse he is stuck with edmonton not becouse he has no goalie haha

 

[redandyellowcametobe]

Kane’s ex wife seems to hint he is not staying in Edmonton fwiw. Take that for what it’s worth

 

[TheGreatOne11]

So many Leaf players going to Edmonton, it's an undercover operation, Dubas paid a million to Hyman and Campbell to whisper in McDavids ear how great the organization is.

It's a long con. McDavids coming home after Campbell back stops them to a stanley cup victory, you heard it here first.

In all honesty Jack is a good goalie, he gets WAY too much hate for what he is, he legit is capable of greatness, sure theres some jekll and hyde stuff but if he puts it together he is INSANE.

 

[Unspecified]

So is Edmonton rolling with the idea of just not bringing in an actual #1 goalie yet again?

 

[TheOrangeDesk]

interesting how Edmonton has been targeting guys that leave Toronto lately. Barrie, Hyman, Ceci and now potentially Campbell, the 3 so far have exceeded expectations. there is a lot of pressure playing in Edmonton, but when guys come from Toronto there is actually less pressure, so I understand the strategy

 

[Mobiandi]

Both of those organizations would end his NHL career

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

LOL If Ken Holland signs Jack Campbell, He must not be too interested in winning a cup. Campbell will get you to the playoffs. But you're not winning a cup with him.

 

[BayStBullies]

I feel bad for McDavid, Campbell is not a #1...

He's a number 1 goalie. He isn't top 10, though.

 

[ffh]

Campbell will be apologizing 24/7 in Edmonton.

 

[TheOrangeDesk]

hes better than what they have .. and i feel bad for mcdavid becouse he is stuck with edmonton not becouse he has no goalie haha

looks like he's having a pretty good time to me

 

[Suntouchable13]

hes better than what they have .. and i feel bad for mcdavid becouse he is stuck with edmonton not becouse he has no goalie haha

You feel bad for him because he willingly signed an 8 year deal to be there?

 

[Shane Diesel]

He's a number 1 goalie. He isn't top 10, though.

Past the top ten isn't that just a difference without distinction?

 

[Xirik]

for those that are saying that Edmonton and NJ shouldn't sign Campbell then at least come up with a better solution to there goalie situations.

 

[Mikeshane]

People often ask the question 'is this a great player that we can always depend on' and then when the answer is no want to pass on the player. But the real question is what is the best option for our team. If Toronto, New Jersey and Edmonton should all pass on Campbell who should they get? There are only so many goalies available.

 

[Not Canada Drai]

for those that are saying that Edmonton and NJ shouldn't sign Campbell then at least come up with a better solution to there goalie situations.

4th Round Pick and low end prospect + cap equalizer for Vasi. It's that easy.

 

[tkb81]

You feel bad for him because he willingly signed an 8 year deal to be there?

Yup

 

[BeLeafing]

I like Campbell a lot. Wish the Leafs had the ability to re-sign him.

I'm not convinced Edmonton or New Jersey are great places for him to play to his potential though. The defenses in front of him on either of those teams are worrisome, moreso than Toronto at times.

Either way I'll be rooting for him to succeed. During his first interview with whichever team he signs for he will immediately become a fan favourite.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

LOL If Ken Holland signs Jack Campbell, He must not be too interested in winning a cup. Campbell will get you to the playoffs. But you're not winning a cup with him.

Ok, but who is legitimately available that a team like EDM could win a cup with?

 

[tkb81]

looks like he's having a pretty good time to me

Pretty sure he would be happier with a cup somewhere

 

[nergish]

He will be in Europe before any three year deal is played out.

 

[La Bamba]

i can accept Campbell as a stop-gap goalie while Stuart Skinner gradually takes the reigns

I wouldn't mind if he got the Petr Mrazek 3.8M for 3 years deal (still hilarious how the Leafs gave him that)

this is assuming Mike Smith LTIRetires

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Ok, but who is legitimately available that a team like EDM could win a cup with?

Potentially Darcy Kuemper, And will probably be a little cheaper.

 

[TheOrangeDesk]

Pretty sure he would be happier with a cup somewhere

damn, players would be happier with a cup than without? big if true

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Potentially Darcy Kuemper, And will probably be a little cheaper.

You think Kuemper will ask for less than what Campbell gets?
I suspect he gets signed by Colorado anyways but if he hits the market he’ll definitely ask for more than Campbell.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

You think Kuemper will ask for less than what Campbell gets?
I suspect he gets signed by Colorado anyways but if he hits the market he’ll definitely ask for more than Campbell.

Yeah it's sounding like Kuemper will definitely stay in Colorado, Both might come in around the same price before all is said and done. Wouldn't surprise me if both Campbell and Kuemper don't come in around $5,500,000 x 4-5 years. We shall see in the next week or so.