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 shared insights on several topics including the Cowan-Tavares-Nylander line, Chris Tanev’s condition, David Kampf stepping away from the Marlies, Bobby McMann’s morning skate, and Sammy Blais’ impactful first two games with the Leafs.

Leafs Practice Lines

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

Defensive Pairs

Rielly – Carlo
Benoit – McCabe
Ekman-Larsson – Myers

David Kampf’s Status

“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.” — Craig Berube

Cowan-Tavares-Nylander Line Evaluation

“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 each other well and created some good scoring opportunities.” — Craig Berube

Berube highlighted Easton Cowan’s puck control and chemistry with John Tavares, noting the line’s potential with William Nylander’s involvement.

Additional Notes

Chris Tanev’s status was also addressed but not detailed in this excerpt.
Bobby McMann did not skate on a regular line during the morning session.
Sammy Blais made a strong impression in his first two games wearing a Leafs jersey.

Author’s summary: Craig Berube reflects calmly on David Kampf’s decision to step away, praises the Cowan-Tavares pairing's chemistry, and notes team adjustments ahead of the upcoming game.

Maple Leafs Hotstove — 2025-11-03