Maple Leafs Suspend David Kampf Without Pay
It was recently reported that David Kampf had left the Toronto Marlies to explore his future in hockey. While many anticipated Kampf would be placed on waivers and have his contract terminated, that was not the case.
Tonight, news has leaked that the Maple Leafs organization has decided to suspend Kampf without pay. This development was revealed by Puck Pedia on their official X account:
According to league sources, David Kampf is suspended without pay by #LeafsForever for leaving their AHL team, & therefore the Leafs are not currently incurring the $1.25M buried Cap Charge for him while in the minors.
— PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) November 6, 2025
The expectation is this is resolved soon (he reports back,…
Salary Cap Implications for the Maple Leafs
This suspension offers an immediate financial benefit to the team. Suspending a player without pay alleviates the Maple Leafs from the obligation of paying Kampf's salary at this time.
Kampf had reportedly been unhappy with his assignment to the American Hockey League (AHL). After participating in just four games, the veteran forward alerted teammates of his intention to leave the Toronto Marlies.
Contract Relief and Future Updates
The situation remains complex, especially given prior rumors that the team was actively attempting to trade the forward. However, due to the forward not fulfilling his team commitments, this suspension clears out the $1.25 million the team owed him currently.
We will continue to provide updates on David Kampf's future and the Maple Leafs' roster situation as they become available.