The Maple Leafs have placed forward David Kampf on waivers today, and the Canucks are reportedly very interested and will be in on him. The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed center David Kampf on <a href='https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/maple-leafs-to-place-kampf-on-waivers-for-termination-of-contract/' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination.</a> <h3>What happens if David Kampf clears waivers</h3> If Kampf clears waivers within the next 24 hours, his current contract will be terminated, he will become a UFA, and he will have an opportunity to sign with another team. Either that or a team claims him under his current contract. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1989048379196764523'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> NHL insider Rick Dhaliwal revealed today that the Canucks are reportedly very interested in Kampf, and they will be in on his services. Social media and avid Canucks follower Taj also confirmed that the Canucks have heavy interest. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/taj1944/status/1989050382367289441'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> Kampf is in the third year of a $9.6 million contract, where he earns $2.4 million per season. He started this season playing in the AHL with the Toronto Marlies after Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube cut him during training camp. <h3>Why David Kampf was ultimately placed on waivers</h3> Even while centers Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz dealt with injuries early in the campaign, Kampf wasn't called up to the Maple Leafs' lineup, which likely soured relationships. With the Marlies, the 30-year-old from Czechia made four appearances and recorded just one assist before leaving the team to ponder the future of his hockey career, as he reportedly had no interest in staying in the AHL. This season's stint in the minors was the first of Kampf's career since he played 33 games with the Rockford IceHogs way back in 2017-18, ahead of his first NHL campaign. Regarding Kampf's recent leave, he was eventually suspended without pay by the Leafs. Ultimately, that set the table for the center's departure from the club, which is why he is now on waivers.