Overview
- Kämpf was suspended without pay for leaving the AHL Marlies while on assignment, per PuckPedia reports echoed by multiple outlets.
- The $1.25 million minor-league cap charge tied to his assignment is temporarily off Toronto’s books pending resolution.
- Elliotte Friedman reports pushback within the organization to a mutual contract termination, keeping talks unresolved.
- The 30-year-old cleared waivers after camp, began the season in the AHL, and remains on leave as Toronto explores limited trade options.
- He logged one assist and a minus-1 rating in four AHL games, with coach Craig Berube noting the decision to accept a minors role rests with the player.