Nov 3, 2021
Campbell hopeful for extension with Leafs: 'I truly love it here'
Jack Campbell declined to confirm reports Tuesday that talks have begun on a contract extension, but made it clear he hopes to stay with the Toronto Maple Leafs beyond this season.
TSN.ca Staff
Jack Campbell declined to confirm reports Tuesday that talks have begun on a contract extension, but made it clear he hopes to stay with the Toronto Maple Leafs beyond this season.
“I truly love it here,” Campbell said. "It’s a special group and special city. There is nothing more I would love than to stay here.”
The 29-year-old improved to 4-2-1 as he made 26 saves for his first shutout this season in a 4-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday. He has a .929 save percentage and a 1.99 goals-against average in eight games.
Campbell is currently playing out the last of a two-year, $3.3 million contract extension signed with the Los Angeles Kings prior to being traded to the Maple Leafs in Feb. 2020. He posted a 17-3-2 record last season with a .921 save percentage and a 2.14 GAA, while also starting all seven of the Maple Leafs playoff games against the Montreal Canadiens.
After signing defenceman Morgan Rielly to an eight-year, $60 million contract last week, the Maple Leafs have $75.28 million committed towards the projected $81.5 million salary cap for next season with just 15 players under contract, per CapFriendly. Campbell's backup, Petr Mrazek, is signed through the 2023-24 season at a cap hit of $3.8 million.
Selected 11th overall by the Dallas Stars in the 2010 NHL Draft, Campbell has a career record of 44-32-9 with a .918 save percentage and a 2.43 GAA.