Maple Leafs' David Kampf Reflects on Future After AHL Demotion
Toronto Maple Leafs centre David Kampf is currently away from the team, considering his future after starting the season in the American Hockey League (AHL). At 30 years old, Kampf was waived at the season's start and assigned to the Toronto Marlies, the Maple Leafs' AHL affiliate.
In his time with the Marlies, Kampf appeared in four games and registered one assist. TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston commented on Thursday’s Insider Trading that a decision regarding Kampf's status with the Leafs organization 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 Overview
- Kampf is in the third season of a four-year contract worth $9.6 million, averaging $2.4 million annually.
- He entered the NHL as an undrafted free agent, signing a two-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks in May 2017.
- Kampf played four seasons with Chicago before signing with Toronto in 2021 on a two-year deal.
- After posting 26 and 27 points in his initial two seasons with the Maple Leafs, he extended his contract for four years in June 2023.
Recent Performance and Challenges
During the 2024–25 season, Kampf faced difficulties under new head coach Craig Berube. He tallied five goals and 13 points over 59 games while recording a career-low average ice time of 12 minutes and 24 seconds per game.
This demotion and recent performance have led Kampf to step away and reconsider his role and future within the team.
Author's Summary
David Kampf’s current hiatus reflects his critical crossroads following an AHL demotion amid struggles under a new coach and pending a decision on his future with the Maple Leafs.
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