Craig Berube on David Kampf stepping away from the Marlies:

Craig Berube on David Kampf Stepping Away from the Marlies

Ahead of Monday’s game against Pittsburgh, Craig Berube discussed several key topics including the Cowan-Tavares-Nylander line, Chris Tanev’s status, David Kampf stepping away from the Marlies, Bobby McMann’s morning skate, and Sammy Blais’ impressive start with the Leafs.

Lines at Leafs Skate

Knies – Matthews – Robertson
Cowan – Tavares – Nylander
Joshua – Roy – Maccelli
Blais – Domi – Jarnkrok
Laughton, McMann, Lorentz

Defensive Pairings

Rielly – Carlo
Benoit – McCabe
Ekman-Larsson – Myers
Mermis

David Kampf's Situation

Berube addressed Kampf’s decision to step away from the Marlies, reflecting on his attitude during camp and last season.

“I didn’t see frustration in camp. He came in, and there was competition at camp. 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 all for him and Brad (Treliving) to figure out. I don’t have a whole lot to say on that situation.”

Thoughts on the Cowan-Tavares-Nylander Line

Berube shared his observations about the line’s performance, especially Easton Cowan’s contributions.

“To me, Cowboy really did a lot with the puck. He skated well through the neutral zone with it and made plays in the offensive zone. It looked like him and JT really read off of each other well and created some good scoring opportunities.”

Additional Notes

Bobby McMann did not skate on a regular line during the morning practice.
Sammy Blais has had a strong start in his first two games wearing the Leafs jersey.

Berube highlights team dynamics and player decisions, focusing on competitive depth and emerging line chemistry.

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Maple Leafs Hotstove — 2025-11-04