The Leafs have to make their final roster decisions before the start of the season in a few days. They started early by putting David Kämpf on waivers, though he may not be off the team just yet because Scott Laughton is week-to-week with a lower body injury as of yesterday. Kämpf filled Laughton's spot as the 4C between Lorentz and Cowan. With Laughton out to start the season, it kicks the can down the road of having to remove one of Kämpf, Järnkrok, or Robertson from the roster. And with Kämpf the only centre, he's the next man up all of a sudden.

Maple Leafs waive David Kämpf
The day he practices on a regular line for the first time.
PPP LeafsCathy Squires
Craig Berube on the impact of Scott Laughton’s injury on Easton Cowan: “I don’t think it changes Easton’s game that much... Easton can play different roles at different times”
After Friday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Scott Laughton’s injury, David Kampf stepping into the lineup, Matthew Knies’ potential for further growth, and his left-shot options for the right wing up front. Practice Lines – October 3 Lines at Leafs practice Knies – Matthews – DomiMcMann – Tavares – NylanderMaccelli – Roy – JoshuaLorentz – Kampf […]
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With Scott Laughton out week-to-week, David Kampf steps into the 4C position for the start of the Leafs’ regular season
Scott Laughton will miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season due to a lower-body injury (week-to-week). Scott Laughton is week-to-week with a lower-body injury, per @LeafsPR David Kampf in a regular sweater at practice @TSN_Sports — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) October 3, 2025 Lines at Leafs practice Knies – Matthews – DomiMcMann – Tavares – […]
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William Villeneuve was also put on waivers.

12 NHL players placed on waivers for Oct. 3
More cuts are being made at training camps across the NHL.
Daily FaceoffTyler Kuehl

A review of injuries and the rule changes for this season.

Ow, that hurt
A recapping of IR in all its forms, including the new LTIR system.
PPP LeafsCathy Squires

A polite reminder that Easton Cowan is a pro player this season. His ELC contract has already slid twice (been delayed by playing in junior). Playing 9 NHL games or 40 games does not impact the status of his contract at all. And as far as I can tell, he's made the team.

The Leafs play Detroit as their last preseason game today at 7pm. The first game of the season is on Wednesday against Montreal.

Three guys got claimed on waivers yesterday and there was a big trade, too.

And Nashville signed their training camp holldout Luke Evangelista to a two-year bridge deal.

Predators agree on two-year extension with RFA F Evangelista
The Nashville Predators have agreed to a two-year contract extension with forward Luke Evangelista worth $6 million, TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston reports.
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