Jack Campbell (born January 9, 1992, in Port Huron, Michigan) is a U.S. goaltender best known in the NHL for his tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Early junior titles, a first‑round draft pick in 2010, and high expectations shaped his start, followed by years with AHL assignments and swings in form. Step by step, Campbell established himself—via Los Angeles—in Toronto as an NHL starter and a 2022 All‑Star. His subsequent stops in Edmonton and Detroit illustrate the breadth of a professional career between top performances, setbacks, and new beginnings. For readers in media, agencies, brands, creators, NGOs, and education, this article presents his milestones, performance peaks, and turning points in chronological order with clear transitions.
IMAGO / Icon Sportswire / Jack Campbell, is drafted by the Dallas Stars eleventh overall during the NHL Entry Draft at The Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Campbell drew attention at a young age. At 16, he joined the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, which develops the country’s top prospects. He quickly established himself as the U18 starter in 2008/09. At the 2009 and 2010 U18 World Championships, he backstopped Team USA to consecutive gold medals and was named to the tournament All‑Star Team both years. In 2010, he was also honored as Best Goaltender and MVP of the U18 Worlds after three shutouts and a standout save percentage of 96.5% in six games.
IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire / Ringo Chiu / New York Rangers forward Vladislav Namestnikov (90) score on Los Angeles Kings goalie Jack Campbell (36) during the first period of a preseason NHL Eishockey USA hockey game.
In parallel, Campbell earned his first call‑ups to the U20 national team at age 17. In the 2010 World Juniors final against Canada, he entered the game with the U.S. trailing 0–3 and turned in 32 saves to help clinch overtime gold. One year later, he won bronze at the 2011 World Juniors and was again named the tournament’s Best Goaltender. These achievements reinforced his reputation as an exceptional goaltending talent.
At the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Campbell was the first goaltender selected: the Dallas Stars took him 11th overall in the first round, and he signed his entry‑level contract that same year. He remained primarily in junior hockey, playing in the OHL for the Windsor Spitfires and later the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. In 2010/11 he struggled initially (an 88.3% save percentage) but still reached the conference final with Windsor. He moved to Sault Ste. Marie for 2011/12 to gain further experience.
After turning pro in 2012, Campbell’s NHL beginning was bumpy. Dallas used him mostly with their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, and at times even in the ECHL. Over the next few years, he played almost exclusively in the minors and appeared in just one NHL game for Dallas (2013/14). He did win the 2014 Calder Cup with Texas, but his prospect status increasingly looked stalled. Looking back, Campbell called this period very difficult: “My last two years in Texas… it was far from fun; it was pretty depressing,” he later said about the minors.
IMAGO / Icon Sportswire / Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jack Campbell (36) blocks a shot as Dallas Stars center Mattias Janmark (13) and Los Angeles Kings defenseman Sean Walker (61) come crashing towards the net during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Los Angeles Kings on January 17, 2019 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce Icon Sportswire)
Despite setbacks, Campbell stayed on the radar. In 2015 he made the U.S. men’s national team roster for the IIHF World Championship, earning bronze with Team USA (without game action). In June 2016, his time in the Dallas organization ended when he was traded to the Los Angeles Kings for defenseman Nick Ebert. The move proved a turning point. In the Kings organization he rediscovered his enjoyment of the game, splitting time with AHL affiliate Ontario Reign while gradually earning NHL appearances. In 2018/19 he settled in as the NHL backup behind Jonathan Quick, posting 31 games with a 92.8% save percentage and a 2.30 goals‑against average—his first sustained proof of potential at NHL level.
In February 2020, Campbell’s next opportunity arrived: the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired him, along with forward Kyle Clifford, via trade. Toronto was addressing injuries and uneven goaltending. Campbell integrated quickly, initially sharing time with Frederik Andersen and covering when Andersen was unavailable. A milestone followed in 2020/21: Campbell opened the season with 11 straight wins, setting an NHL record for consecutive victories to start a goaltender’s season. The run made him an instant favorite in Toronto.
IMAGO / Icon Sportswire / Edmonton Oilers Center Connor McDavid (97) shoots on Toronto Maple Leafs Goalie Jack Campbell (36) as Defenceman Justin Holl (3) trails the play during the regular season NHL, Eishockey Herren, USA game between the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs on March 27, 2021 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto
After Andersen’s departure in summer 2021, Campbell became Toronto’s starter. In 2021/22 he carried the bulk of the workload, rewarding the team’s trust with personal bests—31 wins and a 91.4% save percentage in 49 games. His league‑wide recognition followed: Campbell was named one of two goaltenders on the Atlantic Division roster for the 2022 NHL All‑Star Game. For the former late bloomer, it was a milestone capping the long path from first‑round pick through years in the minors to established NHL professional. Teammates such as Auston Matthews highlighted the example set by Campbell’s perseverance and work ethic.
Despite that success, fluctuations remained part of the story. After a strong start in 2021/22, Campbell endured dips in form and worked his way back. He still finished the season as an All‑Star and a key piece for the Maple Leafs. His expiring contract, however, was not renewed in summer 2022, making him a free agent for the first time in his career.
For 2022/23, Campbell signed a five‑year deal with the Edmonton Oilers worth $5 million annually. Edmonton hoped he would solve the goaltending question for a contender built around Connor McDavid. Expectations were high, but Campbell initially fell short. In his first season he posted a 3.41 goals‑against average and an 88.8% save percentage in 36 regular‑season games—well below his previous marks and the league’s top tier. He did record 21 wins, but over time ceded the undisputed starter role to rising rookie Stuart Skinner. In the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs he appeared in four games as a relief option and delivered solid numbers (1.01 GAA, 96.1% save percentage).
IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire / Alex Cave / Jack Campbell of the NHL, Eishockey Herren, USA s Edmonton Oilers warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California on January 9, 2023 Los Angeles USA.
The 2023/24 season started just as shakily. After five appearances with a 4.50 GAA and an 87.3% save percentage, the Oilers placed Campbell on waivers in November 2023 with the intent to assign him to the AHL. With no club willing to take on the contract, he joined the Bakersfield Condors, where he stabilized with a 91.8% save percentage and three shutouts in 33 games. By then, Edmonton had set its course. After the season, the Oilers used a buyout in summer 2024 to terminate the remaining three years of his contract, ending his stint after just two seasons.
After the early end in Edmonton, Campbell sought a fresh start in summer 2024. As a free agent, he signed a one‑year contract with the Detroit Red Wings on July 1, 2024, at the NHL minimum salary of $775,000. For Campbell—raised not far from Detroit—this offered a chance to re‑establish himself in his home region. The Red Wings had already added experienced goaltenders Ville Husso and Cam Talbot, so Campbell’s path to an NHL roster spot was limited. In 2024/25 he did not play an NHL game for Detroit and instead appeared exclusively in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins, competing with other goaltenders for minutes and aiming to impress with solid performances.
Campbell’s Detroit contract ran through summer 2025 and was not renewed. He was without a team following the 2024/25 season. At 33, Campbell stands at a crossroads: his career includes highlights such as an NHL All‑Star nod, but also setbacks down to AHL assignments. Whether—and where—the veteran goaltender signs again remains open. What is clear is that Campbell has amassed extensive experience, from the biggest junior stages through turbulent NHL years to battling back toward the top league.
IMAGO / Icon Sportswire / Look on Toronto Maple Leafs Goalie Jack Campbell (36) during the Toronto Maple Leafs versus the Montreal Canadiens preseason game on September 27, 2021, at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by David Kirouac Icon Sportswire)
Alongside his NHL career, Campbell achieved notable results internationally. As a junior he was a key factor for U.S. teams: he played three consecutive World Junior Championships (2010, 2011, 2012), winning gold in 2010 and bronze in 2011, and was named Best Goaltender in 2011. He had already won back‑to‑back U18 world titles in 2009 and 2010, including the 2010 MVP award. Campbell made the senior men’s national team in 2015, earning bronze at that year’s IIHF World Championship. These international achievements underscore his ability to perform under pressure and foreshadowed his potential at the highest level.
Campbell’s path combines early junior success, an extended development phase in the pros, and peak moments as an NHL starter and All‑Star. The years after Toronto show how closely performance, role, and environment are linked in professional sports. As of the 2024/25 season, his next destination is uncertain. What is certain is that experience, adaptability, and mental resilience define his profile—qualities that position him for further opportunities when team needs and timing align.
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