David Kampf Pens Emotional Farewell to Maple Leafs, Signs One-Year Deal with Canucks

After mutually parting ways with the Toronto Maple Leafs, David Kampf has signed a one-year contract worth $1.1 million with the Vancouver Canucks. The Czech forward posted an emotional goodbye message on Instagram to the Maple Leafs organization and fans, expressing gratitude for his four seasons in Toronto where he scored 21 goals and 54 assists in 301 games. Kampf's departure from the Leafs came after his contract was terminated, allowing him to pursue new opportunities, potentially with an eye on representing his country in the upcoming Olympics. He reportedly left approximately $3 million on the table, including $2.4 million for the 2025-26 season, indicating his strong desire to play in the NHL. Last season, injuries and scratches limited Kampf to 59 games, and he did not make the Maple Leafs' season-opening roster, spending time with the AHL Marlies before leaving the club.