
David Kampf News



After refusing to play with the Marlies in the AHL, Toronto terminated Kampf's contract in hopes he can resume his career with a new team at the NHL level, which will begin on Monday as a member of the Canucks. The 30-year-old Czech forward has been an effective bottom-six player over the course of his career, with 143 points (48G / 95A) in 536 career games.



After refusing to play with the Marlies in the AHL, Toronto has terminated Kampf's contract in hopes he can resume his career with a new team at the NHL level. The 30-year-old Czech forward has been an effective bottom-six player over the course of his career, with 143 points (48G / 95A) in 536 career games.


Kampf's only playoff appearance was Game 5 vs. Florida, but he will take a seat yet again in the press box as Calle Jarnkrok returns to Toronto's lineup for Game 6. Kampf had five goals and 13 points in the bottom-six role during the regular season but has struggled to find himself in Toronto's lineup for the playoffs.

Kampf will make his first appearance of the post-season when the Leafs host the Panthers on Wednesday. Nick Robertson will draw in alongside him while Pontus Holmberg and Calle Jarnkrok draw out of the lineup.


Kampf has not played since April 2nd due to an undisclosed injury and will likely miss at least two more games as he is not travelling with the team on their upcoming road trip. The 30-year-old Czech forward is averaging 12:24 time-on-ice and has 13 points (5G / 8A) in 59 games this season.

David Kampf is battling an undisclosed injury and will not play on Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 30-year-old Czech forward is averaging 12:24 time-on-ice and has 13 points (5G / 8A) in 59 games this season.

The Maple Leafs did not have an update on Kampf's status after he departed Wednesday's game with an undisclosed injury. Kampf left after logging 8:10 TOI. Expect an update on his status before Saturday's game vs. the Blue Jackets.

Pontus Holmberg will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, allowing Kampf to re-enter the lineup. The 30-year-old Kampf is averaging 12:26 time-on-ice and has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 54 games this season.

Calle Jarnkrok will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the New York Rangers, allowing Kampf to re-enter the lineup. The 30-year-old Kampf is averaging 12:25 time-on-ice and has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 52 games this season.

Kampf, who has just one assist in his last eight games, will come out of the lineup on Saturday. Nicholas Robertson will draw back into the lineup to replace him in the bottom-6.

Kampf has not played since November 16th and will return from a one-month absence on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old Kampf was averaging 12:18 time-on-ice before his injury, recording three points (0G / 3A) and 15 hits in 18 games.

Kampf is battling a lower-body injury and will not be eligible to return until, at earliest, November 24th against the Utah Hockey Club. Kampf has three points (0G / 3A) in 18 games with the Maple Leafs this season. In a corresponding move, the Maple Leafs recalled Fraser Minten from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).

Ryan Reaves will enter the Maple Leafs lineup on Tuesday night, sending Kampf to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Kampf has one point (0G / 1A), a -3 plus/minus, and four shots on goal in six games this season.

Kampf played on Monday night, was absent from practice on Tuesday, but participated in the morning skate on Wednesday. Kampf has two points (1G / 1A) in his last 10 games while predominantly centring the teams' fourth line.

Kampf played on Monday night, was absent from practice on Tuesday, but participated in the morning skate on Wednesday. Kampf has two points (1G / 1A) in his last 10 games while predominantly centring the teams' fourth line.
