Can anyone really fault David Kampf for signing a four-year contract averaging $2.4 million per season to continue his hockey career? He made the most of his opportunities, even securing a limited no-trade clause along the way.
“Is it in any way David Kampf’s fault for somehow managing to also pick up a limited no trade clause in the process?”
With his deal structured as it is, Kampf now faces a point in his career where the path forward could involve playing for the Marlies or stepping away from the ice entirely.
Author’s summary: David Kampf’s smart contract guarantees security, but now his realistic options may be limited to the Marlies or an uncertain future.