Jack Campbell: 2010 NHL Draft Profile and Scouting Report

Jack Campbell, U.S. National Team Development Program

Position: Goalie | Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight 175 lbs
FanHouse Ranking: No. 11 | Age: 18 | Hometown: Port Huron, Michigan

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Jack Campbell 2009-10 Stats
	GP	Record	GAA	SV%
Regular Season	28	16-11-1	2.52	.904

Goalies are very tough to evaluate. A big part of the reason for that is how important the mental side of the game is.

Campbell is an example of the potential that exists when you mix physical ability with the proverbial ice water in the veins. He's a talented, fundamentally sound goaltender who simply isn't going to be easily rattled.

Already well-known for his game among NHL scouts, Campbell burst on the U.S. hockey scene in the 2010 World Junior Championships. After alternating starts with Mike Lee through the tournament, Campbell found himself on the bench as Lee started the medal round games. After wins over Finland and Sweden got Team USA to the gold medal game against Canada, Lee flamed out, allowing three goals on seven shots to the Canadians.

Campbell came in, stopped 32 of 34 shots, and led the Americans to an upset win in overtime.

His stock, already strong, was on the rise. Campbell put behind him a less-than-stellar performance against Canada in the preliminary round, and he played his best when his team needed him most.

That short memory points to a mentally strong player. As long as he doesn't lose that, Campbell is a formidable prospect, and a future franchise goalie in the NHL. Give him character points, too. He got a lot of flack for breaking an oral commitment to the University of Michigan for the chance to sign with the OHL's Windsor Spitfires. Instead of running away and hiding from his decision, Campbell issued a statement where he explained himself.

It's hard to look down at him for it, given the CHL's reputation for fast-tracking young talent to pro hockey. Of course, Campbell shouldn't need a lot of help getting there.