Maple Leafs Centre David Kampf Reflects on Future After AHL Demotion
Toronto Maple Leafs centre David Kampf is currently away from the team, considering his next steps after beginning the season in the AHL. At 30 years old, Kampf was waived early in the season and assigned to the Toronto Marlies, where he has played four games and recorded one assist.
Possible Resolution Imminent
TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston shared on the Insider Trading show that a decision regarding Kampf's situation may happen 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 Overview
- Kampf is in the third year of a four-year contract worth $9.6 million, with an average annual value of $2.4 million.
- An undrafted free agent, he signed his first two-year entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks in May 2017.
- He spent four seasons in Chicago before joining the Maple Leafs as a free agent in 2021 on a two-year deal.
- After posting 26 and 27 points in his initial two seasons with Toronto, Kampf secured a four-year extension in June 2023.
Challenges in Recent Season
Kampf experienced difficulties during the 2024-25 season, his first under head coach Craig Berube. He tallied five goals and 13 points in 59 games, while averaging a career-low 12 minutes and 24 seconds of ice time per game.
Summary: David Kampf is evaluating his professional path after a tough season and demotion to the AHL, with a potential resolution regarding his future expected soon.