Who Won the Trevor Moore for Jack Campbell Trade?

This season, in 2023-24, Moore has further accelerated his game. He now has 21 points in 22 games. The point is that he’s getting better each season. His current trajectory suggests that he’s on the cusp of a remarkable milestone – perhaps even a 40-goal season. He’s now a key player in the Kings’ offence.

Campbell’s Impact in Toronto

When Jack Campbell got to Toronto, he was supposed to become a more solid goalie than the team had currently. However, he was never supposed to surplant Frederik Andersen who had been the starter for a long time. But Andersen was injured and Campbell took over.

Campbell played well enough that he started during the postseason, while Andersen sat. In addition, the Maple Leafs lost Andersen after that season when he went on to sign with the Carolina Hurricanes. That left Campbell the starter. He began the season putting together a streak of wins that surprised everyone. He even made the All-Star team that season.

However, he was injured and missed time. While he did come back, he wasn’t the same goalie as before he left with the injury. Attracted by a $5 million offer, Campbell signed with the Edmonton Oilers when his contract expired. His time with the Oilers has been rocky. Currently, he’s tending net in the AHL with Bakersfield. Whether he’ll return to the NHL remains in the works. His game continues to be spotty.

Evaluating the Trade

Toronto got the goaltending help it needed in early 2020 from Campbell. In truth, Campbell played a key role for the Maple Leafs before moving to the Oilers. On the other side, Moore found evolving success with the Kings. He’s progressed slowly, but has made a notable improvement since his time with the Maple Leafs.

In considering who won the trade, the winner seems to clearly be the Kings. Although it’s been slower in coming and Campbell’s impact was more immediate, Moore is still growing into his role with Los Angeles and looks to be there – and productive – for a long time.

Moore has been productive with the Kings. As well, the Kings used one of the draft picks to select right-winger Alex Laferriere. He’s now playing his first season in Los Angeles, and he has put up two goals and added two assists in 22 games this season.

Moore’s Breakout with the Kings Was Totally Unexpected

Given Moore’s early stats with the Maple Leafs, no one would have predicted his rise to stardom. He had two less than mediocre seasons (one with eight points and one with five points). The best the Maple Leafs could have seen was that they had a smallish depth forward who would likely not score a lot.

However, his tenure with the Kings has shown his significant growth. Moore has become a standout player. Could he rack up 40 goals or more this season?

A Dynamic Journey

The unpredictability of player development in hockey is evident in Moore’s story. His growth into a reliable forward for the Kings emphasizes the dynamic nature of player trajectories and how a change of scenery can lead to unexpected successes.

In conclusion, while the Maple Leafs addressed a goaltending need with the acquisition of Campbell, the Kings emerged as the winners of this trade. They picked up a valuable forward in Moore, whose journey from being undrafted to a star player has added an intriguing chapter to the NHL narrative.