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According to a team press release, David Kampf is headed overseas. The 31-year-old forward inked a three-year contract with HC Litvinov in the Czech Extraliga.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 17

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Two years ago this week, Patrik Allvin was basking in the glow of a 50-win and 109 point season that had his Vancouver Canucks celebrating a Pacific Division title and preparing to open the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 2

Brad Treliving’s worst moves as Maple Leafs GM

The Toronto Maple Leafs firing general manager Brad Treliving came as a surprise this late into the season with seven games remaining. While it was a decision

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 31

Brad Treliving failed to navigate Leafs’ win-now window as the modern game passed him by

In the aftermath of Brendan Shanahan summarily dismissing Kyle Dubas due to a power struggle following the end of the 2022-23 campaign, the Toronto Maple Leafs were still poised to rule the near-future.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Washington Capitals To Acquire David Kampf

The Washington Capitals have acquired forward David Kampf from the Vancouver Canucks for a sixth-round pick, reports TSN’s Darren Dreger. After trading Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights earlier this week, a move that opened up a hole at fourth-line center for the team, the club has filled that hole with Kampf.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 17

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Vancouver Canucks News / TheLeafsnation / January 10

Canucks’ David Kampf has found closure to end of Leafs’ tenure

Vancouver Canucks forward David Kampf received the new beginning he wished for, and has found some closure. Kampf will square off against the Toronto Maple Leafs for the first time, since the team placed him on waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 22

Canucks still searching for impactful second-line center

The addition of David Kampf hasn’t pulled the Vancouver Canucks off of the center market just yet.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 17

‘Very detailed defensively’: Patrik Allvin excited to add David Kampf to Canucks’ centre corps

The Vancouver Canucks signed recently available centreman David Kampf to a one-year, $1.1 million contract over the weekend. Kampf became available for the Canucks after he and his former team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, mutually agreed to terminate the remaining two years and $4.8 million.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 15

David Kampf Narrows Down UFA Signing Options to 3 Teams

As per TSN’s Darren Dreger, “Agent JP Barry and David Kampf are going through the selection process and hope to have a decision tomorrow. Multiple teams have inquired, however, the list has been reduced to three clubs.” Kampf is now an unrestricted free agent after mutually terminating his contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

David Kampf already drawing interest from two teams — and one makes a lot of sense

David Kämpf just had his contract terminated by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 13

Maple Leafs Finalizing Kampf Split; Multiple Teams Eye Veteran

One of the more dramatic developments this week is the status of veteran forward David Kampf and the team’s desire to place him on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 13

Should the Canucks sign forward David Kampf?

Desperate times. Desperate measures? With a penalty kill barely hovering above coin flip territory over the past seven games (52.7%), should the Vancouver Canucks look at bringing in veteran centre David Kampf in an effort to shake up their shorthanded approach?

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 13

Canucks will ‘definitely’ be in on forward David Kampf: report

There’s an apparent interest from the Vancouver Canucks in a player who was recently put on the wire. On Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs placed forward David Kampf on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 13

The saga is over: Maple Leafs officially cutting ties with David Kampf

The Maple Leafs placed center David Kampf on unconditional waivers.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 9

Maple Leafs need to make a swift move regarding Kampf

Maple Leafs need to make a swift move regarding David Kampf

This would cut all the noise, clear the roster and allows the franchise to align roles with its head coach's system.

Maple Leafs must make one key change to become nearly perfect

This Toronto forward must convert his flash into steady play

Kaiden Guhle’s future with the Canadiens is suddenly unclear

NHL seeking agreement to allow 19-year-old players into AHL

Is the presumed No. 1 NHL pick seeing his draft stock take a hit?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

Leafs looking for assets for Kampf before opting for contract termination

Things between center David Kampf and the Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t going great, to say the least. On Thursday, it was reported that the Leafs suspended Kampf without pay for failing to report to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Report: Leafs suspend David Kampf for leaving AHL team

The Toronto Maple Leafs have suspended center David Kampf for leaving their minor league affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, according to a report from PuckPedia.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Maple Leafs Suspend David Kampf After Leaving Marlies; Trade Update

The Toronto Maple Leafs have suspended forward David Kampf without pay after he left the team’s AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. The move comes amid growing frustration from Kampf, who has found himself unable to play in the NHL due to salary cap constraints despite being a capable roster player.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Maple Leafs suspend center David Kampf without pay

The Toronto Maple Leafs have suspended center David Kampf without pay.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 5

David Kampf needs to accept that it’s probably the Marlies or nothing

Can anyone blame David Kampf for signing a four year deal that will see him on average earn $2.4M a season to play hockey? Is it in any way David Kampf’s fault for somehow managing to also pick up a limited no trade clause in the process?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 2

Report: David Kampf away from Marlies as he contemplates future in Toronto

Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Kampf is reportedly not with the Toronto Marlies as he contemplates his future with the organization. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday Headlines about the situation as it stands, stating that Kampf is feeling frustrated that he is not in the NHL.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / October 5, 2025