Craig Berube on David Kampf stepping away from the Marlies:

Craig Berube on David Kampf Stepping Away from the Marlies

Before Monday’s game against Pittsburgh, Craig Berube addressed several 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’ strong start with the Leafs.

Lines at Leafs Skate

Knies – Matthews – Robertson
Cowan – Tavares – Nylander
Joshua – Roy – Maccelli
Blais – Domi – Jarnkrok
Laughton, McMann, Lorentz
Rielly – Carlo
Benoit – McCabe
Ekman-Larsson – Myers
Mermis

David Kampf’s Situation

David Kampf has chosen to take a break from the Marlies. When asked about Kampf's frustration during camp and at the end of last season, Berube responded:

"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."

Cowan, Tavares, and Nylander Line Chemistry

Berube praised the performance of Easton Cowan and John Tavares on Saturday night and discussed the addition of William Nylander to the line:

"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."

This line showed strong coordination and offensive potential during the game.

Other Updates

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

Craig Berube’s observations highlight competitive camp dynamics and promising line chemistry despite some player uncertainties.

Maple Leafs Hotstove — 2025-11-04