"Following a preseason in which he did not make the team, Kampf was sent down to the AHL Marlies, where he played four games before deciding enough was enough. Rather than playing out the remaining year and a half on his deal - he was set to earn over $3 million - Kampf and the Leafs reached an agreement to mutually terminate his contract, after which he will be free to sign with whatever team he wants."
"This officially brings an end to Kampf's tenure with the team, which spanned four full seasons following his initial signing by Kyle Dubas after he was left unqualified by the Chicago Blackhawks. In those first two seasons in particular, Kampf played legitimately solid hockey for the club. He appeared in all 82 games both seasons, produced 26 and 27-point seasons, and averaged over 15 minutes per night each campaign. He even had a few decent playoff moments, recording five points in 18 playoff games overall."
Kampf failed to make the Leafs out of preseason and was assigned to the AHL Marlies, where he played four games before agreeing with the club to mutually terminate his contract so he could sign elsewhere. The departure ends a four-season stint that began after he was left unqualified by the Chicago Blackhawks and signed by Kyle Dubas. Kampf produced two strong seasons early on, appearing in all 82 games both years, posting 26 and 27 points and averaging over 15 minutes per night, plus five points in 18 playoff games. Brad Treliving later signed him to a four-year, $9.6 million deal that drew scrutiny. Kampf remained a dependable checking center, effective on faceoffs and the penalty kill, but unclear usage and a pairing with Ryan Reaves complicated his role.
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