David Kampf Placed on Unconditional Waivers by Maple Leafs for Contract Termination

The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed center David Kampf on unconditional waivers, signaling an intent to terminate his contract. If he clears waivers on Friday, Kampf will become a free agent. He is currently in the third year of a $9.6 million deal, earning $2.4 million annually. Kampf began the season with the AHL's Toronto Marlies after being cut from the Maple Leafs' training camp roster by coach Craig Berube. After recording one assist in four AHL appearances, he left the team, reportedly having no interest in remaining in the minors, leading to his suspension without pay. Kampf played four seasons with the Maple Leafs, accumulating 31 goals and 85 points in 301 regular-season games, and was a reliable penalty killer and strong faceoff specialist under previous coach Sheldon Keefe.