Maple Leafs Suspend David Kampf
The Toronto Maple Leafs have suspended center David Kampf after he left their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, according to PuckPedia. Kampf stepped away mainly due to frustration with playing in the AHL, believing he belongs in the NHL.
Current Status and Possible Outcomes
Kampf is exploring options to return to the NHL, either through a trade or by terminating his contract. The situation could be resolved soon through:
- Reporting back to the Marlies
- Being traded to another team
- Terminating his contract to become an unrestricted free agent, similar to Brandon Saad's move from the St. Louis Blues to the Vegas Golden Knights last season
Background on Kampf's Situation
Kampf was assigned to the AHL after failing to secure a spot on the Maple Leafs' NHL roster during training camp, despite an early injury to center Scott Laughton that could have opened a spot. His contract remains a barrier for other teams interested in claiming him, as he cleared waivers before the season started.
Team Dynamics and Coaching
It appears Kampf fell out of favor with Leafs head coach Craig Berube during the playoffs, indicating that the coaching staff may not see him fitting into the team’s plans.
"The possible options to resolve the situation is either with him reporting back to the team, being traded, or terminating his contract with the opportunity to be an unrestricted free agent and sign with another team, similarly to what Brandon Saad did leaving the St. Louis Blues and joining the Vegas Golden Knights last season." — PuckPedia
Summary: David Kampf's suspension reflects his desire to leave the AHL for the NHL, with resolution options including return, trade, or contract termination looming soon.
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