"Can anyone blame David Kampf for signing a four year deal that will see him on average earn $2.4M a season to play hockey? Is it in any way David Kampf's fault for somehow managing to also pick up a limited no trade clause in the process? The answer is no. Those were bad decisions made by a GM just walking in the door and as negotiating with a player weeks away from free agency"
"Fast forward to today and David Kampf is in the AHL and not particularly happy about being there. It's not that he's there for salary cap reasons, he is legitimately not one of the 23 best players the Leafs have in their organization and Kampf has to accept that. He has to accept the fact that he cleared waivers and 31 other teams could have added him and they chose not to."
"Kampf's pay cheques are still arriving on time and being paid in full, but understandably a bus ride to Rochester isn't the same as a charter flight to Miami. And even if that wasn't the issue, it's hard to imagine his heart is into competing for Calder Cup glory, especially when the Marlies are a middle of the pack team with no real playoff ambitions."
David Kampf signed a four-year deal averaging $2.4 million per season that included a limited no-trade clause. The contract was judged overly player-friendly and a misread by incoming GM Brad Treliving, negotiated while the player neared free agency and enjoyed his coach's high regard. Kampf now plays in the AHL and is reportedly unhappy after clearing waivers with no NHL team claiming him. Trade attempts produced no acceptable return, leaving the Leafs to retain him while paying his salary in full. Kampf has never surpassed a 30-point season in his career.
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