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Maple Leafs Waive Kampf, Villeneuve Amid NHL Roster Moves

10/4/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On Oct 3, 2025, the Toronto Maple Leafs placed David Kampf and William Villeneuve on waivers.
Kampf, 30, posted 13 points in 59 games last season, with a $2.4 million cap hit through 2026-27.
Bruins waived five players, including Victor Soderstrom and Georgii Merkulov; Hurricanes waived Givani Smith; Avalanche and Wild claimed players off waivers ahead of Oct 6.

History

Historical Context

In 2021, the NHL introduced a new waiver system to enhance player transactions, allowing teams to place players on waivers. This change coincided with the 2020-21 season, which was shortened to 56 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The system's impact was evident as 30% of players were claimed within the first month, influencing team strategies and player mobility.

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Story summary

On Oct 3, 2025, the Toronto Maple Leafs placed David Kampf and William Villeneuve on waivers.
Kampf, 30, posted 13 points in 59 games last season, with a $2.4 million cap hit through 2026-27.
Bruins waived five players, including Victor Soderstrom and Georgii Merkulov; Hurricanes waived Givani Smith; Avalanche and Wild claimed players off waivers ahead of Oct 6.

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