Former Favourite of Kyle Dubas Still Looking for Next NHL Contract: Penguins Could Be an Option
Jack Campbell hasn't had a consistent role in the NHL for a while, but given his connections to Kyle Dubas, the Penguins could be an option for his next team.
For the past few years, Jack Campbell has bounced around the NHL from Toronto to Edmonton and eventually to Detroit, but now the veteran goaltender remains a free agent.
One team that has been connected to the veteran is his former team the Toronto Maple Leafs, but when he was drafted by them, it was Kyle Dubas serving as General Manager, raising questions about a potential connection to Pittsburgh.
Could Jack Campbell be given a lifeline by the Pittsburgh Penguins?
As of right now, the Penguins are likely to enter the new season with Tristan Jarry and Arturs Silovs as their goaltending tandem, but if they wanted more experience either in the AHL or as Jarry's backup, then Campbell could be an intriguing option.
The 33-year old signed for the Detroit Red Wings a year ago, but couldn't make it past their AHL affiliate given the depth there, but with a 2.91 GAA for the Grand Rapids Griffins, he showed flashes of the player he once was for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Unfortunately, after signing a big deal with the Edmonton Oilers on the back of his promising seasons in Toronto, he completely fell apart, posting a GAA above 3.40 and a save percentage below .890 in both of his seasons with the team, so while he may not be a starter in the league anymore, if the Penguins want a reliable backup or a veteran in the AHL, he may be a solid choice for them.
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