Jack Campbell Retires, Becomes Life Coach | Edmonton Oilers News

Jack Campbell, the NHL’s emotional rock and former Oilers goalie, has officially retired at 34 after a rollercoaster career that saw him go from All-Star to life coach. After sitting out last season and being bought out by Edmonton, he played briefly for Detroit’s AHL affiliate before entering the NHLPA’s Player Assistance Program in October 2024. He revealed his retirement on social media, announcing his next mission: empowering others through coaching — a path he credits to finding a life coach four years ago. Though drafted 11th overall by Dallas and later starring for LA, Toronto, and finally Edmonton, Campbell’s Oilers tenure was marked by benching and personal struggles — until that unforgettable Game 4 playoff heroics against LA, where he stopped 27 shots to force overtime. Now, he’s leaving the ice to help others find balance, saying he wishes he’d discovered coaching sooner. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3775799b67f3733e