David Kämpf has not been happy being sent to the AHL. He played four games for the Marlies but has since been away from the club. It's been long enough now that the Leafs can suspend Kämpf for failure to report. The short-term benefit is $1.25 million in cap space for the Leafs, but this arrangement won't last long term. It's expected that a resolution will come soon.

Report: Leafs suspend David Kampf for leaving AHL team
Kampf is currently seeking options to return to the NHL, whether through trade or terminating his contract.
Daily FaceoffScott Maxwell

My guess is a trade to an NHL team that will give him a chance in the lineup. His $2.5 million contract is very affordable for half the league. Second, his contract is terminated and Kämpf either searches for a new NHL contract or one in Europe. The least likely is he returns to the Marlies or Leafs in any capacity. It seems like that ship is sailed.

Awkward transition, here's what Berube had to say about many of his bottom-six players.

Craig Berube on Matias Maccelli’s performance vs. Utah after a healthy scratch: “He was competitive all over the ice... He was really good”
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-3 win over the Utah Mammoth, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 8-5-1. On the team’s performance: Good, solid effort all around. I thought we played a smart game. It is a good team over there. They have a lot of good offense and fast players. […]
Maple Leafs HotstoveMLHS Staff

What's the deal with Nick Robertson, and will his run of form last?

What’s up with Nick Robertson?
He’s good now, it seems.
PPP LeafsCathy Squires

There's a possible sequel to the Arthur Kaliyev gambling investigation. Also Friedman said about Kämpf, "it was clear his heart wasn’t in it." It being playing knowing he was on the outside.

32 Thoughts: NHL re-opening review into Arthur Kaliyev’s gambling
In this week’s thoughts, Elliotte Friedman writes about the NHL’s look into Arthur Kaliyev’s gambling, crowded goalie creases, the quick-starting Pittsburgh Penguins, and much more.
Sportsnet.caElliotte Friedman

Interesting development in St. Louis. They beat Buffalo 3-0.

Blues make Kyrou a healthy scratch, then win
Blues forward Jordan Kyrou was a healthy scratch for Thursday night’s game at Buffalo.
ESPNGreg Wyshynski

Not really a fan of a jersey that could plausibly be used for the Albanian National Team. No disrespect, but a white leaf on a red jersey is the only choice. The players can wear black shorts if you must harken back to the WJC glory days.

Team Canada hockey jersey for Milano Cortina 2026 revealed
During the broadcast of a Rivalry Series game between the Canadian and American women’s national teams on Thursday, another exciting piece of the Olympic hockey puzzle was unveiled—the Milano Cortina 2026 jersey design.
Team Canada - Official Olympic Team WebsiteCaela Fenton
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