Jack Campbell Responds To Criticism After Struggling In His First AHL Game

Jack Campbell shared his thoughts for the first time since since being waived by the Edmonton Oilers. Playing for their AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, Campbell spoke on what he thought went wrong in Edmonton.

Speaking post-game for the Condors, Campbell said that despite his confidence, that he couldn't seem to put things together, despite believing in his ability to do so. Campbell also said he felt he was doing well, but he couldn't get the results the Oilers needed.

Campbell also acknolweged his struggle I'm his first game for Bakersfield, giving up 4 Goals in a 4-1 loss to Vancouver's AHL farm team, the Abbotsford Canucks, one of the top offensive teams in the league. Campbell said that even for a longtime NHLer, the transition isn't always easy.

Campbell, an all-star for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2022, signed a five-year, $25M contract with the Edmonton Oilers, with the expectation he'd solve the Oilers need for a starting goaltending, but 2 years in, Campbell is now in the AHL, with youngster Stuart Skinner taking the starting role.

Campbell is 1-4-0 this season with a 4.50 GAA and a .873SV% with the Oilers. In his Edmonton career, Campbell is 22-13-4 with a 3.53 GAA and a .886SV%.