Maple Leafs David Kampf To Terminate Contract and sign with Bruins?(e4)

Maple Leafs’ David Kämpf Might Terminate Contract to Join Bruins

Thirty-year-old checking center David Kämpf still has two years remaining on his current deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs, carrying a $2.4 million cap hit. However, the forward has not played for the team recently.

According to several sources close to the organization, Kämpf’s absence is unrelated to his performance or attitude. The issue reportedly stems from the club’s cap situation. While the contract value appears reasonable, Toronto’s recent extension of Scott Laughton suggests that Kämpf may not fit into the team’s long-term strategy.

Our colleague Jay previously analyzed Kämpf’s role in Toronto in depth. Here, the focus shifts to possible destinations should Kämpf seek to terminate his contract and test free agency — an outcome that now seems increasingly plausible since he simply wants to play.

“He’s actually a great story: undrafted, he carved out a solid role in Chicago over five seasons and played a major role in one of the greatest moments in Czech hockey history — when the hometown team captured gold at the 2024 World Championship.”

Kämpf’s experience, defensive discipline, and leadership make him an appealing option for teams like the Boston Bruins, who could benefit from a dependable two-way forward to bolster their bottom six.

Author’s Summary

David Kämpf’s future in Toronto appears uncertain, with speculation growing that he may leave the Maple Leafs to pursue a new opportunity and more playing time elsewhere.

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HockeyBuzz.com HockeyBuzz.com — 2025-11-03

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