David Kämpf

David Kämpf
Kämpf with the Maple Leafs on October 17, 2022
Born (1995-01-12) 12 January 1995
Jirkov, Czech Republic
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams
Toronto Maple Leafs
Piráti Chomutov
Chicago Blackhawks
National team  Czech Republic
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2012–present

David Kämpf (born 12 January 1995) is a Czech professional ice hockey forward. He currently plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Chicago Blackhawks and Piráti Chomutov of the Czech Extraliga (ELH).

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Kämpf played parts of 4 seasons with the Piráti Chomutov of the Czech Extraliga (ELH).

He was not drafted by NHL team. On 1 May 2017, Kämpf decided to opt out of his contract with Piráti Chomutov and signed a two-year, entry-level contract to join the Chicago Blackhawks.[1] On 28 December, Kämpf made his NHL debut in a 5-2 loss against the Vancouver Canucks.[2] On 3 January 2018, he recorded his first NHL point, assisting on a Patrick Sharp goal in a 5-2 win against the New York Rangers.[3] On 12 January 2019, Kämpf scored his first NHL goal in a 2–1 win against the Winnipeg Jets.[4]

On 28 July 2021, Kämpf signed a two-year, $3 million contract to join the Toronto Maple Leafs.[5]

On 28 June 2023, the Maple Leafs signed Kämpf to a four-year, $9.6 million extension to stay with the team.[6]

References

  1. "Blackhawks sign Czech forward David Kampf to entry-level deal". CSN Chicago. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  2. "Blackhawks prospect breakdown: David Kampf". The Athletic. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  3. "Sharp breaks tie in third, Blackhawks beat Rangers 5-2". CBS Sports. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  4. "Blackhawks beat Jets behind Kampf's first goal". ESPN. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  5. "Maple Leafs sign forward David Kampf". Toronto Maple Leafs. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  6. "Maple Leafs re-sign centre David Kampf to four-year contract". Sportsnet. Retrieved January 17, 2025.

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