Today reporters in attendance noticed a troubling absence for the Toronto Maple Leafs during their practice. The player absent sent off major alarm bells as to why he is absent particularly with the NHL trade deadline fast approaching.
Maple Leafs Forward Absent From Practice
Multiple reports have confirmed this morning that forward David Kampf was not seen on the ice for practice. He was not present for individual drills or the line rushes either.
As #Leafs practice gets set to begin here, David Kampf appears to be absent today.
With Kampf away from the team here is what the new lines looked like during practice. According to the line rushes provided by David Alter, Kampf is missing due to an illness.
#Leafs lines during practice Mar. 5/24
Knies-Matthews-Marner Bertuzzi-Domi-Nylander McMann-Tavares-Jarnkrok Gregor-Holmberg-Reaves Absent: Kampf (illness, per team)
With the Maple Leafs set to play the Buffalo Sabres tomorrow line rushing tomorrow morning will be worth keeping note of. If Kampf cannot go it seems as though the lines will be jumbled for the contest against the Sabres.