Kämpf, who was traded to the Washington Capitals for a sixth-round pick, was one of the Canucks' three pending UFAs.
The Vancouver Canucks have reportedly made another deal on trade deadline day, sending David Kämpf to the Washington Capitals in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Kämpf played in 38 games with the Canucks this season and scored two goals and four assists.
Vancouver acquired Kämpf via free-agent signing on November 15 after the forward's contract was terminated by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Prior to joining the Canucks, Kämpf had yet to make his NHL debut for the 2025-26 season as he had been assigned to the Toronto Marlies of the AHL.
While with the Canucks, Kämpf also represented Czechia at the 2026 Winter Olympics alongside Filip Hronek. He scored a goal and an assist in five games played with Team Czechia and averaged a faceoff winning percentage of 52.75%.
Kämpf was not the only Canucks Olympian to be traded today, as Vancouver also sent Lukas Reichel to the Boston Bruins for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Reichel represented Germany at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Vancouver will face the Chicago Blackhawks later today at 5:30 pm PT.
Jan 31, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward David Kampf (64) during a stop in play against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn ImagesMake sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News.
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