Craig Berube on David Kampf Stepping Away from the Marlies
Before Monday’s matchup against Pittsburgh, head coach Craig Berube discussed several team matters, including the Cowan–Tavares–Nylander line, Chris Tanev’s condition, David Kampf’s situation with the Marlies, Bobby McMann’s skating status, and Sammy Blais’ strong early games with the Leafs.
Projected Lines at Leafs Skate
- Knies – Matthews – Robertson
- Cowan – Tavares – Nylander
- Joshua – Roy – Maccelli
- Blais – Domi – Jarnkrok
- Extras: Laughton, McMann, Lorentz
Defensive Pairings
- Rielly – Carlo
- Benoit – McCabe
- Ekman-Larsson – Myers
- Mermis — Mark Masters (@markhmasters), November 3, 2025
David Kampf Stepping Away
David Kampf has decided to step away from the Marlies organization.
“I didn’t see frustration in camp. He came in, and there was competition. We have too many players, and we have to make decisions. His going down to the minors — he doesn’t feel like he wants to be down there, so that is his decision on what he does. That is for him and Brad (Treliving) to figure out.” — Craig Berube
Cowan–Tavares–Nylander Line
“Cowboy really did a lot with the puck. He skated well through the neutral zone and made plays in the offensive area. He and JT read off each other effectively and created some strong scoring chances.” — Craig Berube
Author’s Summary
Craig Berube addressed team updates and praised the chemistry between Cowan and Tavares, while confirming that David Kampf’s decision to step away was personal and under discussion with management.