Have you been following David Kampf's story?
The Toronto Maple Leafs player was traded to the AHL last month. After several years in the NHL, he clearly didn't take it well.
He played a few games below, but recently left (temporarily or not) the Marlies. As a result, he was suspended without pay by the Maple Leafs. #Logics
Report: Leafs suspend David Kampf for leaving AHL team
– DailyFaceoff.com(@dailyfaceoff.bsky.social)) November 6, 2025, 7:59 pm
Either way, he becomes a problem.
His salary of $2.4 million per year until July 1, 2027 is not exactly attractive for a player who is struggling to keep up with the parade and is a problem.
At that price, no one needs it. This complicates a potential deal because, although potential salary cap, his contract is a bit hefty if you take it for what it is.
But that didn't stop Chris Johnston from saying on a recent podcast that the Canadiens could benefit from his left-handed talent in the faceoff circle.
Obviously, the Maple Leafs would rather trade him than keep Kampf. He could also be released outright, but it's doubtful that would go that far since the player would be leaving money on the table.
Kampf may be 6-foot-2, 30 years old, and capable of playing shorthanded, but there's a reason he played so little in the 2025 playoffs.
If this guy were ever released, that would be one thing. But until then, I don't understand why the Canadiens are pursuing this guy for center depth.
And even at minimum salary, if they sign me as a free agent, I'm not sure it would be a good fit for me.
after a while
– One to watch.
One of them ends up going to the Blue Jays. https://t.co/XoGpHH7K9T
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) November 10, 2025
– François Gagnon was touched by the tribute paid to him.
Congratulations, @GagnonFrancoisas he accepts the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award.
“I love this game so much. I love my job so much. And I love all my colleagues and friends so much. My friends, there are no words strong enough for the honor you bestow upon me today.” pic.twitter.com/VrU1ku30Zs
– Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) November 10, 2025
– Please pay attention.
Brian Daboll is no longer the head coach of the New York Giants!
pic.twitter.com/SnWIZoU8lY
– RDS (@RDSca) November 10, 2025
– Wow.
The Habs players are endless.
More than 30 minutes after their normal workout, which was very intense, Caufield, Hutson, Kapanen, Slafkowski and Dobes continue to train.
In Hutson's case, we are talking about more than two hours on the ice. pic.twitter.com/EO1e6Nc86P
– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) November 10, 2025
– Interesting.
The week in NUMBERS: Montreal is being eaten up gangshttps://t.co/BAbXIsqrlk
– RDS (@RDSca) November 10, 2025
– Read more.
Canadiens Weekly is out! On Kirby Dach's improved perspective, Martin St. Louis on the need to improve his bench management, the value of a veteran voice on a young team, an outsider's look at Kayden Guhle: https://t.co/btCuwWl1rX
– Arpon Basu (@ArponBasu) November 10, 2025
