Oilers' Campbell headed to AHL after clearing waivers

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell will be assigned to the AHL after clearing waivers.

The club waived the struggling netminder on Tuesday.

Campbell owns a single win along with an .873 save percentage and a 4.50 goals-against average through five appearances this season. He signed a five-year, $25-million deal with the Oilers in 2022.

Goaltending has been a key factor in Edmonton's 2-8-1 start to the year. Stuart Skinner has posted an .856 clip through seven games, and the Oilers' collective .860 save percentage at all strengths is the worst in the NHL, according to Natural Stat Trick.

The Oilers recalled Calvin Pickard to fill Campbell's spot on the depth chart. The veteran netminder is 2-2-0 with a .939 save percentage for the Bakersfield Condors this season, and he last appeared in the NHL in 2021-22 with the Detroit Red Wings.

Edmonton is in the midst of a three-game losing streak, with its next contest Thursday against the San Jose Sharks - the only team behind the Oilers in the league standings.