Kampf’s contract runs through 2026–27 with a $2.4 million cap hit. Terminating the deal would forfeit roughly $4 million in salary but could free him to pursue a new NHL role, which is seemingly what he wants after not enjoying the start to this season in Toronto.

With some patience from Craig Berube and more energy and peskiness from Maccelli, this could be the start of something special in Toronto.

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman gave a major update on the future of Toronto Maple Leafs veteran forward David Kampf.

Indeed, when the 35-year-old became the 49th player in NHL history to reach the 500-goal plateau against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 29, there was very little reason to celebrate. Nor was he about to. Even with his milestone moment, the Maple Leafs were still trailing the Blue Jackets 6-2 in a game Toronto would end up losing 6-3.

Toronto Maple Leafs star John Tavares opened up about being honored before his team defeated the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday.

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 -- On the night John Tavares was honored for scoring his 500th NHL goal, his 501st broke a tie at 8:06 of the third period to help the Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Utah Mammoth 5-3 at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs (7-5-1) host the Utah Mammoth (9-4) at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN+. The matchup features a pair of the NHL's top offensive options in William Nylander (five goals and 13 assists) and Nick Schmaltz (eight goals and 10 assists).

An injury and slow stretches have plagued Scott Laughton's time in Leafs Land, but his gritty defense may revitalize Toronto's struggling fourth line.