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Asked Mar 5, 2023 by Chris S
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Can Campbell go on waivers?

Can the Oilers place Jack Campbell on waivers after the trade deadline and send him to the minors to “work on his game?”

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Apr 6, 2023

No, after the deadline, there are restrictions on who can be sent down. Generally, only players who have recently been in the minors can be sent back down.

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