Jack Campbell announced on Sunday that he is retiring from professional hockey after an impressive eight NHL seasons. The 34-year-old goaltender last played in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers during the 2023-24 season, marking the end of a notable career in professional ice hockey.
Career Highlights and Final Seasons
In his final season with the Oilers, Campbell had a challenging start, going 1-4-0 with a 4.50 goals-against average and an .873 save percentage over five games. He was placed on waivers on November 7, 2024, and after clearing waivers, he was assigned to the Bakersfield Condors in the American Hockey League (AHL). There, he rebounded with an 18-13-1 record, showcasing a solid 2.63 GAA and a .918 save percentage, including three shutouts in 33 games.
Jack Campbell had signed a five-year, $25 million contract with the Oilers on July 13, 2022. However, the final three seasons of this deal were bought out. Following that, he signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings on July 1, 2024, but did not see any NHL action with them, instead appearing in 14 games for their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids.
On October 4, 2024, Campbell entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, which provided him with crucial support during his career transition. After completing his AHL season, he decided to retire, looking forward to a new chapter in his life. He plans to work as an identity and performance coach, drawing on personal challenges he faced during his career and the guidance he received from a life coach over the past four years.
Selected 11th overall by the Dallas Stars in the 2010 NHL Draft, Campbell finished his NHL career with an impressive 93-52-18 record. He maintained a 2.76 GAA and a .909 save percentage, recording 10 shutouts in 176 regular-season games, with 164 starts. His playoff performance was commendable as well, with a 7-8 record, a 2.28 GAA, a .920 save percentage, and two shutouts in 18 Stanley Cup Playoff games. He was honored as an NHL All-Star in the 2021-22 season, highlighting his significant contributions to the league.