“They would consider moving Kampf, [Calle] Jarnkrok, or Timothy Liljegren in the right deal. This isn’t to say they’re trying to get rid of them at all costs, but the Leafs are tight against the salary cap.”
Johnston noted the Leafs have made changes to their blue line and goaltending but might need to be creative to address forward changes.
Not Enough Room to Keep the Expensive Kampf
Kampf’s primary role has been defensive, and he has been a key player on the penalty kill for three seasons. Despite these valued attributes, his salary poses a problem. Additionally, his faceoff percentage dropped to 50.9% this past season, his worst since joining the Leafs.
Kampf is in the second year of a four-year contract signed in June 2023. With the Leafs currently $694,000 over the salary cap, according to CapFriendly, freeing up Kampf’s salary could help alleviate their cap issues.
