Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jack Campbell (ice hockey)

Discover the career path of Jack Campbell (ice hockey), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jack Campbell is an American professional ice hockey goaltender, currently an unrestricted free agent. Drafted by the Dallas Stars in 2010, he debuted in the NHL in 2013 but spent several years in the minor leagues. He later played for the Los Angeles Kings before finding success with the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he became a starting goaltender and an NHL All-Star in 2022. Campbell signed with the Edmonton Oilers but struggled to perform, leading to him being waived and assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, before being bought out.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2008: Drafted in OHL Priority Selection

In 2008, Jack Campbell was drafted 108th overall in the Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection.

2008: Drafted by Windsor Spitfires

In 2008, Jack Campbell was drafted by the Windsor Spitfires.

July 28, 2010: Joins Windsor Spitfires

On July 28, 2010, Jack Campbell left the NTDP and joined the Windsor Spitfires.

2010: World Junior Ice Hockey Championships Victory

During the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, Jack Campbell helped the United States secure a victory over Canada in the gold medal game.

2010: Drafted by Dallas Stars

In 2010, Jack Campbell was drafted 11th overall by the Dallas Stars in the NHL Entry Draft and was also chosen by Dinamo Minsk in the Kontinental Hockey League Junior Draft.

2012: Invited to USA Hockey National Junior Evaluation Camp

Following the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, Jack Campbell was invited to the USA Hockey National Junior Evaluation Camp prior to the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championship.

2012: Trade Details

In 2012, Jack Campbell was traded to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds for MacKenzie Braid, Patrick Sieloff, a 2012 third-round pick, a 2013 second- and third-round pick, two second-round picks in 2014, a second-round pick in 2015 and a conditional 15th-round pick in 2016.

October 20, 2013: NHL Debut with Dallas Stars

On October 20, 2013, Jack Campbell was recalled from Texas and made his NHL debut with the Dallas Stars, resulting in a 6–3 loss against the Anaheim Ducks.

2013: NHL Debut

In 2013, Jack Campbell made his NHL debut with the Dallas Stars.

2014: Calder Cup

In 2014, Jack Campbell helped lead the Texas Stars to win the Calder Cup.

2014: AHL Assignment

In 2014, Jack Campbell was assigned to the American Hockey League to begin the 2014-15 season.

December 28, 2015: Reassigned to Idaho Steelheads

On December 28, 2015, Jack Campbell was reassigned to the Texas Stars' ECHL affiliate, the Idaho Steelheads.

2015: Trade Details

In 2015, Jack Campbell was traded to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds for MacKenzie Braid, Patrick Sieloff, a 2012 third-round pick, a 2013 second- and third-round pick, two second-round picks in 2014, a second-round pick in 2015 and a conditional 15th-round pick in 2016.

June 25, 2016: Traded to Los Angeles Kings

On June 25, 2016, Jack Campbell was traded to the Los Angeles Kings for defenseman Nick Ebert.

July 11, 2016: Signs Contract with Kings

On July 11, 2016, Jack Campbell signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Los Angeles Kings as a restricted free agent.

2016: Trade Details

In 2016, Jack Campbell was traded to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds for MacKenzie Braid, Patrick Sieloff, a 2012 third-round pick, a 2013 second- and third-round pick, two second-round picks in 2014, a second-round pick in 2015 and a conditional 15th-round pick in 2016.

November 22, 2017: Signs Contract Extension

On November 22, 2017, Jack Campbell signed a two-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings.

February 27, 2018: First NHL Win

On February 27, 2018, Jack Campbell earned his first NHL win, making 41 saves in a 4–1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.

October 11, 2018: First NHL Shutout

On October 11, 2018, Jack Campbell recorded his first NHL shutout with 40 saves against the Montreal Canadiens.

December 31, 2018: Recalled from Ontario Reign

On December 31, 2018, Jack Campbell was recalled from the Ontario Reign.

January 1, 2019: Starts Game Against Vegas Golden Knights

On January 1, 2019, Jack Campbell started for the Kings against the Vegas Golden Knights after being recalled.

September 7, 2019: Re-signs with Kings

On September 7, 2019, Jack Campbell re-signed with the Los Angeles Kings to a two-year, $3.3 million contract extension.

February 5, 2020: Traded to Toronto Maple Leafs

On February 5, 2020, Jack Campbell, along with Kyle Clifford, was traded by the Los Angeles Kings to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Trevor Moore, a third-round pick in 2020, and a conditional third-round pick in 2021.

2020: Joins Toronto Maple Leafs

In 2020, Jack Campbell joined the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he emerged as a starting netminder.

April 7, 2021: Maple Leafs Record for Consecutive Wins

On April 7, 2021, Jack Campbell set a Maple Leafs record for consecutive wins by a goaltender, with 10.

April 10, 2021: League Record for Consecutive Wins

On April 10, 2021, Jack Campbell set a new league record of 11 consecutive wins to start a season when the Leafs beat the Ottawa Senators 6–5.

November 2, 2021: Fifth Career Shutout

On November 2, 2021, Jack Campbell achieved the fifth shutout of his career against the Golden Knights.

2021: Departure from Toronto

After the 2021-22 season, Jack Campbell left Toronto.

2021: Conditional Third-Round Pick

In 2021, a conditional third-round pick was part of the trade that sent Jack Campbell to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

January 13, 2022: Selected for NHL All-Star Game

On January 13, 2022, Jack Campbell was selected for the 2022 NHL All-Star Game, his first NHL all star game, along with teammate Auston Matthews.

July 13, 2022: Signs with Edmonton Oilers

On July 13, 2022, Jack Campbell signed as a free agent to a five-year, $25 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers.

November 7, 2023: Waived by Oilers

On November 7, 2023, Jack Campbell was waived by the Edmonton Oilers for the purpose of assigning him to the American Hockey League.

November 9, 2023: Debut with Bakersfield Condors

On November 9, 2023, Jack Campbell made his debut with the Bakersfield Condors, allowing 4 goals on 20 shots.

November 2023: Waived by the Oilers

In November 2023, Jack Campbell was waived by the Edmonton Oilers and assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Condors.

June 30, 2024: Oilers Buyout

On June 30, 2024, the Oilers exercised an ordinary-course buyout of the remainder of Campbell's contract, paying him a discounted $9 million, spread over a six year period, and making Campbell a free agent.