Maple Leafs' David Kampf Away from Team, Reflecting on Future After AHL Demotion
Toronto Maple Leafs centre David Kampf is currently away from the team, considering his future following his assignment to the American Hockey League (AHL) at the start of the season. The 30-year-old forward was placed on waivers at the beginning of the year and reassigned to the Toronto Marlies.
In his tenure with the Marlies, Kampf appeared in four games, contributing one assist. TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston shared on the latest edition of Insider Trading that a resolution regarding Kampf's status with 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,” said Johnston. “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 season of a four-year contract worth $9.6 million, with an average annual value (AAV) of $2.4 million.
- An undrafted free agent, he signed a two-year entry-level contract in May 2017 with the Chicago Blackhawks, where he played four seasons.
- He joined the Maple Leafs in 2021 as a free agent on a two-year deal.
- After recording 26 and 27 points in his first two seasons with Toronto, Kampf signed a four-year extension in June 2023.
Performance Challenges
Kampf faced difficulties during the 2024-25 season, his first under head coach Craig Berube. He managed five goals and 13 points over 59 games, while logging a career-low average ice time of 12 minutes and 24 seconds per game.
This period of reflection and potential transition highlights a challenging phase in Kampf's career with the Maple Leafs organization.
“He scored five goals with 13 points in 59 games while averaging a career-low 12:24 of ice time.”
Author's summary: David Kampf's current hiatus from the Maple Leafs amid AHL reassignment reflects a pivotal moment as he evaluates his future in the sport with a resolution expected soon.
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