"The Leafs had been trying to find a taker for Kampf, who had fallen out of favour in Craig Berube's system after being a key contributor for years under Sheldon Keefe, but to no avail. The key issue at hand was the contract that he signed back in 2023, which carried an AAV of $2.4 million, had two seasons remaining, and included signing bonuses in the multi-million range."
"The expectation is that Kampf goes through waivers unclaimed and can have his contract terminated on Friday, after which he is free to sign with another team of his choosing. The 30-year-old centre appeared in 59 regular-season games last season, where he recorded 13 points (five goals and eight assists) while going scoreless in one postseason appearance."
Toronto Maple Leafs plan to place forward David Kampf on waivers to terminate his contract after unsuccessful trade efforts. Kampf lost a regular role in Craig Berube's system after being a key contributor under Sheldon Keefe. A 2023 contract carrying a $2.4 million AAV, two seasons remaining, and multi-million signing bonuses discouraged potential takers. Kampf was suspended without pay for being absent from the Marlies during the separation. The team expects him to clear waivers and be able to sign elsewhere after termination. The move would free salary-cap space for roster adjustments. Kampf is a 30-year-old centre with 301 career games and 85 points.
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