Insider believes Maple Leafs will trade forward before the start of the season
David Kampf could be the odd one out as the Maple Leafs look to make changes to their bottom 6.
Kampf is headed into year 2 of a 4-year pact with the Maple Leafs worth $2.4M per season. He has been a decent player for the Leafs. However, at that cap-hit, he may find himself on outside looking in for a cap-strapped Maple Leafs team.
As per Nick Kypreos of the Toronto Star, Kampf could be the prime target for a trade to help lower the cost of the 4th line:
The truth is, Kampf is a very defensively responsible player that penalty kills and can go up against opposing teams' top talent. However, Kampf often disappears in the offensive zone, making him a 'black hole' in the attacking zone.
If the Czech forward had a more modest cap hit, closer to the $1.5M AAV he carried on his previous deal, I don't think we would be discussing the potential of shipping him out of Toronto. Unfortunately, that is not the case and with his current cap-hit, he may be a luxury that the team cannot afford.
Source for salary info: PuckPedia
David Kampf Contract
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