Maple Leafs' David Kampf Away from Team, Considering Future
Toronto Maple Leafs centre David Kampf is currently away from the team, reflecting on his future after beginning the season in the AHL. At 30 years old, Kampf was waived early in the season and assigned to the Marlies, where he appeared in four games and recorded one assist.
Possible Resolution by Weekend
TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston mentioned on the Thursday edition of Insider Trading that a resolution between Kampf and the Maple Leafs might be reached by the weekend.
“They’ve got a lot of forwards up and down the organization, and one whose status has been a little bit unclear in the last week is David Kampf. He’s been away from the Toronto Marlies, pondering his future, what he wants to do next. I’m told that could be coming to a resolution by this weekend. Could even see Kampf rejoin the Marlies. We’ll see what happens there.”
Contract and Career Background
- Kampf is in the third year of a four-year, $9.6 million contract, with an average annual value of $2.4 million.
- An undrafted free agent, he signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks in May 2017.
- He played four seasons with Chicago before signing a two-year deal with the Maple Leafs in 2021.
- After scoring 26 and 27 points in his first two years with Toronto, he signed a four-year extension in June 2023.
Recent Performance
Kampf struggled during the 2024-25 season, his first under head coach Craig Berube. He scored five goals and totaled 13 points in 59 games, while averaging a career-low 12:24 of ice time.
Summary: David Kampf faces uncertainty with the Maple Leafs after a difficult season and AHL demotion, with a potential decision on his future expected soon.