"The contentious matter has apparently divided the two sides, with the NHLPA siding with Kampf and the league siding with the Maple Leafs. Kampf apparently intends to keep the full amount of his signing bonus, while the Leafs, according to Friedman, want the beleaguered forward to pay back a certain amount. The two sides won't be able to move forward with the contract termination until that situation is hammered out."
"If that's the case, Kampf will remain suspended without pay as he hasn't reported to the AHL Toronto Marlies. The Leafs, meanwhile, may continue to try and work out a trade for Kampf. However, it seems that Treliving may have no choice but to take whatever anyone is willing to give him. Reports indicate that Treliving is not comfortable with accepting something like a seventh-round pick for Kampf."
Reports indicate the Maple Leafs and 30-year-old forward David Kampf have not finalized a mutual contract termination so he can become a UFA. The termination remains unresolved because the Maple Leafs are demanding that Kampf return a portion of his signing bonus. The NHLPA is siding with Kampf while the league supports the Maple Leafs' position. Kampf has not reported to the AHL Toronto Marlies and remains suspended without pay. GM Brad Treliving has explored trade options but has received no acceptable offers and is reluctant to accept a low return such as a seventh-round pick. The signing bonus dispute will keep Kampf in limbo until resolved.
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