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Jack Campbell enters the NHLPA's players assistance program

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Finnegan Frost
October 4, 2024  (2:55 PM)
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Breaking news in Oil country as former Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell enters the NHLPA's players assistance program.

As per Pro Hockey Rumours, The National Hockey League and its Players' Association have announced Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jack Campbell has entered the Player Assistance Program and will be away from the team indefinitely. Campbell signed a one-year, $775K contract with the Red Wings on the opening day of free agency this past offseason.

It's an unfortunate turnaround for Campbell as he had hoped to rebuild his value on a one-year contract in Detroit after a disappointing 2023-24 season with the Edmonton Oilers. Campbell signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Oilers after a 2021-22 season in which he earned a .914 save percentage in 49 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Campbell would only see two years of his five-year, $25MM contract in Edmonton.

Although the details of his entry to the players assistance program aren't entirely clear, Jack Campbell has well documented mental health struggles. During his tenure with with the Toronto Maple Leafs, it was reported that Campbell would get extremely down on himself, often publicly blaming himself for the teams poor performances.

According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, despite how poorly things went for Campbell in Edmonton, he's still an incredible person beloved by teammates and fans. Everyone in hockey will be wishing the best for him as he seeks treatment in the Player Assistance Program. Campbell already defied the odds to make the NHL late in his career, maybe now he can launch a comeback for himself with the Red Wings if he returns.

Oilers Insider would like to wish Jack Campbell as speedy recovery and all the best as he enters the Players Assistance Program.

source: Oilers Daily - Pro Hockey Rumors
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