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 starting the season in the AHL. Kampf, 30, was placed on waivers at the season's start and assigned to the Toronto Marlies.
Performance with the Marlies
He has appeared in four games with the Marlies, registering one assist so far.
Possible Resolution Soon
TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston commented on the situation: “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 deal with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2017 and played four seasons there.
- In 2021, he joined the Maple Leafs on a two-year contract as a free agent.
- After scoring 26 and 27 points in his first two Toronto seasons, he signed a four-year extension in June 2023.
Recent Performance Challenges
Kampf struggled during the 2024-25 season, his first under head coach Craig Berube. He recorded five goals and 13 points across 59 games while averaging a career-low 12 minutes and 24 seconds of ice time per game.
Author’s summary: David Kampf is evaluating his future after a rocky start this season, with resolution between him and the Maple Leafs expected soon.