Montreal Canadiens fans are eagerly awaiting today’s 2 PM announcement regarding NHL waivers. Yesterday, the Detroit Red Wings placed veteran goalie Jack Campbell on waivers. Campbell, the 11th overall pick in the 2010 draft, is 32 years old, with a career save percentage of .909, a goals-against average of 2.76, and a record of 93 wins, 52 losses, and 18 overtime losses. He has an annual salary of $775,000 and was an All-Star goalie with the Maple Leafs in 2022.
The question arises: Will the Canadiens decide to claim Jack Campbell? We’ll find out at 2 PM. Campbell had notable success in Toronto, a market known for its intensity, but has faced challenges recently. Is he a better option than young goalie Cayden Primeau?
It’s worth mentioning that after Primeau’s poor performance against the Buffalo Sabres, Martin St-Louis has consistently chosen to start Samuel Montembeault again, though Montembeault can’t be expected to play every game for the remainder of the season.
What should the Canadiens do?
“Jack Campbell’s statistics are actually quite impressive:
– 2020-21: Record of 17-3-2, GAA of 2.15, save percentage of .921
– 2021-22: Record of 31-9-6, GAA of 2.62, save percentage of .914
– 2022-23: Record of 21-9-4, GAA of 3.41, save percentage of .888”
Tonight, Samuel Montembeault will be back as the starting goalie against the Edmonton Oilers.
