Overview
- Kämpf was suspended after leaving the AHL Marlies while on assignment, removing the $1.25 million buried charge from Toronto’s books for now.
- The 30-year-old cleared waivers out of camp, logged one assist in four AHL games, and then stepped away due to dissatisfaction with being in the minors.
- Management has been shopping Kämpf since the summer and, per David Pagnotta, will make a final push to trade him before likely considering termination as soon as this weekend.
- Elliotte Friedman reported internal pushback to a mutual termination, which would forfeit guaranteed money but make Kämpf a UFA.
- Coach Craig Berube framed the matter as a management issue and said Kämpf’s stance on the AHL assignment is his decision, while reports suggest the player seeks an NHL opportunity and potentially a route to the Czech Olympic roster.