Reporter lists Campbell as the number one target for Western Conference Finalist
As pretty much all of Leafs Nation already knows, according to several reports, there have been minimal contract talks between the Leafs and Jack Campbell. This is a sensitive negotiation because as much as the Leafs like Campbell and want him back, this is also Campbell's one big contract to cash in on.
He is reportedly looking for $5M or more per season and it appears as though the Leafs are not prepared to go that high, given that Campbell barely has 1 season as a true number one goalie under his belt at 30 years of age. Seasoned reporter Mark Spector has reported that if Campbell isn't re-signed by the Leafs, the Oilers will be all in on trying to bring Campbell West.
Spector foresees a Campbell and Stuart Skinner tandem between the pipes for the Oilers next season. This means that Mike Smith is leaning towards retirement and his final year at $2M will come off the books. The Oilers seem to love signing former Leafs, with Cody Ceci, Tyson Barrie and Zach Hyman already there. It sounds like Campbell could be next if the Oilers have the opportunity to bring him in.
| POLL | ||
JUIN 28 | 388 ANSWERS Reporter lists Campbell as the number one target for Western Conference Finalist Will Campbell be an Oiler next season? | ||
| Yes | 115 | 29.6 % |
| No, he's staying in Toronto | 113 | 29.1 % |
| No, he'll land in New Jersey | 75 | 19.3 % |
| Don't care | 85 | 21.9 % |
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