Toronto Maple Leafs Centre David Kampf Considers Future
David Kampf, 30, is currently away from the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, reflecting on his career after being demoted to the AHL to start the season. Initially waived, he was assigned to the Toronto Marlies and has played four games there, contributing one assist.
Potential Resolution Soon
According to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston, a resolution regarding Kampf's status with the Maple Leafs might come by this 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 season of a four-year, $9.6 million contract with an average annual value of $2.4 million.
- He began his NHL career as an undrafted free agent, signing a two-year entry-level deal with the Chicago Blackhawks in May 2017.
- After four seasons with Chicago, he joined the Maple Leafs in 2021 on a two-year contract.
- Following respectable point totals of 26 and 27 in his first two seasons with Toronto, Kampf secured a four-year extension in June 2023.
Recent Performance Challenges
Kampf faced difficulties in the 2024-25 season, his first under head coach Craig Berube, scoring only five goals and 13 points over 59 games while averaging a career-low 12 minutes and 24 seconds of ice time per game.
Author's summary: David Kampf is currently reevaluating his NHL future after a slow season and AHL demotion, with a possible decision on his status expected soon.