Overview
- Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports Kampf did not travel with the AHL Marlies to Chicago and is taking a couple of days to consider his future.
- TSN’s Darren Dreger says the Maple Leafs are still trying to trade the 30-year-old to open roster and cap space, but no deal has materialized.
- Kampf has two seasons left on a four-year deal at a $2.4 million AAV and is owed roughly $4 million, a key factor deterring potential suitors.
- After clearing waivers on Oct. 3, he was assigned to the Marlies and has appeared in four AHL games this season following a reduced NHL role last year.
- Pro Hockey Rumors notes Toronto’s cap puzzle includes preparing for goalie Joseph Woll’s return from LTIR, and salary retention or taking money back would complicate any trade; a contract termination has been discussed publicly but remains uncertain per reporting.