Edmonton Oilers place struggling goaltender Jack Campbell on waivers

Edmonton Oilers goalie Jack Campbell watches the replay after allowing a third goal to the Vancouver Canucks, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have placed struggling goaltender Jack Campbell on waivers and plan to assign him to their American Hockey League affiliate.

Campbell has a 1-4-0 record with a 4.50 goals-against average and .873 save percentage in five appearances this season.

The 31-year-old from Port Huron, Mich., has a 22-13-4 record with a 3.53 GAA and .886 save percentage since signing a five-year, US$25-million contract with Edmonton before the 2022-23 season.

Campbell's likely demotion to the AHL's Bakersfield Condors, provided he clears waivers, leaves Stuart Skinner as the clear No. 1 in Edmonton's goal.

But Skinner has struggled as well in 2023-24 with a 1-4-1 record, 3.99 GAA and .856 save percentage in seven appearances.

Skinner was in goal for Edmonton's 6-2 loss at Vancouver on Monday night, giving up six goals on 36 shots.

Oilers' goaltender Jack Campbell speaks to reporters at Rogers Place in Edmonton on September 9, 2022 (Evan Klippenstein).

Oilers' goaltender Jack Campbell speaks to reporters at Rogers Place in Edmonton on September 9, 2022 (Evan Klippenstein).