Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs have enough on their plates. In addition to an NHL season that’s shaping up to be a nail-biter, the Buds are facing pressure from a disgruntled veteran. According to the latest reports around the league, the Maple Leafs are making their stance clear.

David Kampf hasn’t been a fan of Craig Berube’s decision to have him start the 2025-26 season in the AHL with the Toronto Marlies. After missing the opening 14 games of the NHL campaign, the 30-year-old veteran decided to take a personal leave of absence, not reporting to the Marlies.

To no one’s surprise, Toronto has no intention of sitting idly by. Shortly after the drama broke loose, the Maple Leafs answered back with a harsh measure against the Czech forward.

“David Kampf is suspended without

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