David Kampf: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 22

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 19

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Canadiens have shown some interest in Steven Stamkos

Marc Dumont of Sportsnaut: The Montreal Canadiens had some interest in David Kampf, but he went to the Vancouver Canucks. They could use a left-handed centerman.

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.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / November 17

David Kampf bids farewell to Maple Leafs in Instagram post after signing with Canucks

Despite the rocky way his tenure as a Leaf ended, David Kampf was nothing but grateful to the Toronto Maple Leafs organization and their fans after signing a one-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / November 15

David Kampf signs one-year contract with Canucks

It didn’t take long for former Maple Leaf David Kampf’s services to be picked up by another team. Despite a report from TSN’s Darren Dreger saying that Kampf would likely make his decision on Sunday, it was officially announced on Saturday night that Kampf would sign a one-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 15

Canucks Sign David Kampf to 1-Year, Low Cost Deal

General Manager Patrik Allvin announced on Saturday that the Vancouver Canucks have agreed to terms with forward David Kämpf on a one-year, $1.1 million contract.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 15

Canucks sign David Kampf to one-year contract

The Vancouver Canucks have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with unrestricted free agent center David Kampf, the club announced Saturday afternoon.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 15

Canucks sign David Kampf to one-year contract worth $1.1 million

The Vancouver Canucks have signed centre David Kampf to a one-year deal worth $1.1 million. General manager Patrik Allvin announced the signing Saturday afternoon.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 15

David Kampf quickly finds new team after Maple Leafs saga

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 15

Canucks one of the final 3 NHL teams in play for UFA David Kampf: report

We are approaching the decision on where David Kampf will be taking his talents for the rest of the 2025-26 season. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, Kampf and his agent JP Barry have narrowed his list to three teams and are hoping to reach a decision tomorrow.

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 15

3 potential free agent destinations for David Kampf

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has decided to set David Kampf free, and now the defensive-minded centre ponders his next move. Kampf fell down the Leafs’ depth chart to end last season after head coach Craig Berube lost trust in Kampf’s ability to be a defensive stopper.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

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

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / November 13

Maple Leafs Finally Make a Contract Decision with David Kampf

As per TSN’s Darren Dreger, “Expect David Kampf to be placed on waivers today for the purpose of termination of contract. So, if he clears waivers tomorrow, he can sign with another NHL club.” This is an unconditional waiver situation, and Kampf is set to forgo about $3.4 million in earnings so that he can find a new place to play.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 13

Report: David Kampf to be placed on waivers for contract termination

The Toronto Maple Leafs will reportedly place forward David Kampf on waivers on Thursday to terminate his contract, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. Kampf’s future with the Leafs had come into question since the start of the regular season when he went through waivers unclaimed and was assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

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

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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?