Kampf couldn't secure a fourth-line centre role with the Maple Leafs coming out of training camp, and was clearly outplayed by several forwards. The 30-year-old spent the past four seasons with the Maple Leafs, but his role ultimately became redundant, and his lack of offensive impact was a clear factor in the organization's decision to phase him out of the lineup.
Lionel Scaloni admitted it will be hard to replace some of the veterans that have played a key role in Argentina's recent success - having been given a glimpse of the future last night in the 1-0 defeat to Ecuador. With Angel Di Maria now retired from international duty, Lionel Messi rested and Nicolas Otamendi sent off after 31 minutes in Guayaquil, a youthful Argentina side went down to Enner Valencia's penalty 13 minutes into first-half stoppage time.
You come in here at 19 and you don't really know what to expect in pro hockey. I've learned a lot of life lessons here from finding my own apartment, having to get my own groceries and just really growing up.
