David Kampf, 30, started the year with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies after clearing waivers in early October. After being unable to secure a role with the Maple Leafs so far, the veteran might ask Toronto to terminate his contract with the franchise.

Cowan stays put with Tavares after notching his first NHL goal in Philadelphia. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube applauded Cowan for his speed, playmaking, and chemistry with Tavares, which is ultimately why the 20-year-old is staying in the top six. And, now, on Toronto's top power play unit.

PHILADELPHIA -- Chris Tanev was discharged from the hospital Sunday and will return home to Toronto after the Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman was removed from the ice on a stretcher in the third period of a 5-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday.

The Maple Leafs, meanwhile, have been one of the most underwhelming teams in the league through the first month of the season. The Buds were expected to take a step back after losing Mitch Marner in the offseason, but a 6-5-1 start against a soft schedule is a disappointment for Toronto.

Austin Matthews scored a goal, John Tavares assisted on two others, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 on Saturday night. Matthews netted his sixth goal of the season with a snap shot from the left circle at 6:16 of the first period to tie the score 1-1.

Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Easton Cowan took a huge step forward in his young NHL career on Saturday. Cowan finally scored his first NHL goal in his ninth game with the Maple Leafs, marking a career milestone in Toronto’s 5–2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.

For the Toronto Maple Leafs forward, it is fitting that November is Hockey Fights Cancer Month. After all, it was last November -- the 14th, to be exact -- when he was able to return to the game he loved after going through his own battle with the heinous disease.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Kampf is reportedly frustrated with his situation and has stepped away from the AHL's Marlies, forcing the team and the player to confront a complex roster situation.