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Today, with Scott Laughton out week-to-week, David Kämpf took his spot in the lineup at practice as 4c. And then the Leafs put him on waivers.
David Kämpf (TOR) is among the players placed on waivers today.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) October 3, 2025
Craig Berube on Scott Laughton injury: “It’s a tough loss for him & us. It’s a bad break. He’s had a real good camp. Yeah, it’s tough for everybody.”
on David Kampf: “He’s a good NHL player. Been around. Played in the league for a long time so he’s a reliable @TSN_Sports
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) October 3, 2025
Waivers ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/35v5eI6kLE
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) October 3, 2025
With a long list of players waived today, Kämpf is not theonly Leafs player on the list as Marlies defender William Villeneuve is also being waived to join the Marlies. Today also marks the first day multiple claims were made by other teams.
Three #NHL waiver claims on Friday:
D Daemon Hunt (CBJ➡️MIN)
D Ilya Solovyov (CGY➡️COL)
F Cole Schwindt (VGK➡️FLA)
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) October 3, 2025
Note: If Kämpf clears, there is no obligation to assign him to the Marlies. The Leafs can keep him on the NHL roster for 29 days or 9 games played (whichever comes first) starting on the opening day of the regular season, and then assign him without waivers again.