There are a couple reasons why this Eastern Conference team would be a perfect fit for trading away Jack Campbell.
Things are going really well for the Edmonton Oilers right now. The team is on a three game win streak on the backs of stronger defensive play and Connor McDavid. The latter having an offensive explosion of 15 points in his past five games.
Connor McDavid.With two major areas under control it's time to shift to a third, goaltending. Stuart Skinner has been better in recent games. However, they need to arrive at a solution that isn't running Skinner into the ground.
Part of that solution likely includes trading Jack Campbell away to another team. The Columbus Blue Jackets look like a good fit for a couple different reasons.
Campbell Connected to Former Blue Jackets Employee
Earlier in the month it was reported that Campbell asked the Oilers permission too bring additional help for him in Bakersfield. That additional help was in the form of Manny Legace.
Jack Campbell.Legace was most recently employed by the Blue Jackets as their goalie coach. He started with the organization in 2018. In April of 2023 he and Brad Larsen were both relieved of their coaching duties.
If the Blue Jackets wanted information about Campbell they might be able to get something out of Legace that would make them more comfortable in trading for him.
Pro Scouts Spotted at Game
There were three members of the Oilers organization seen scouting last night's Blue Jackets game against the Montreal Canadiens.
Assistant general manager Brad Holland, goalie scout Jeff Salajko and Warren Rachel were all on hand. Last night the starting goalies were Elvis Merzlikins and Sam Montembeault.
With Campbell sporting a .944 save percentage over his last three games - he's doing what he can to prove he belongs back in the NHL. That can add to his trade value should something be consummated in the next week.
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