Steven Kampfer - NHL News & Rumors

Hanging up skates Kampfer has officially retired from professional hockey, according to the NHL Alumni X account.

Impact After a career spanning four franchises, 11 NHL seasons and 231 NHL games, Kampfer is officially calling it a career. The 36-year-old, who spent the majority of his time in the league with the Bruins, last played in the NHL in 2020, and he has spent the last four seasons between the AHL and KHL. The 2022 Olympian scored 15 goals and added 24 assists in the NHL, winning the Stanley Cup in 2011 with Boston.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with KHL club Kampfer signed a one-year contract with Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL on Monday.

Impact Kampfer registered three goals and 22 points in 45 regular-season appearances for AHL Tucson in 2023-24. The 35-year-old blueliner has 15 goals and 24 assists in 231 career NHL contests.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Kampfer was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Sunday.

Impact Kampfer's stint with the big club lasted just a few hours before he was shipped back down. He could be promoted again before Thursday's tilt with Vegas.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from minors Kampfer was recalled from AHL Tucson on Sunday.

Impact Kampfer has collected four assists in 18 AHL outings this season. The 35-year-old blueliner has 15 goals and 39 points in 231 career NHL contests.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers Kampfer was waived Monday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Tucson.

Impact Kampfer accumulated six goals and 29 points in 59 AHL games between Grand Rapids and Tucson during the 2022-23 season. The 35-year-old defender is likely to spend most, if not all, of this campaign in the minors.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks one-year deal Kampfer signed a one-year, two-way contract with Arizona on Tuesday.

Impact Kampfer chose to stay with the Coyotes rather than test the open market as an unrestricted free agent. Arizona acquired the 34-year-old blueliner from Detroit on March 9 in exchange for future considerations. Kampfer compiled six goals and 29 points in 59 AHL games between Grand Rapids and Tucson during the 2022-23 season. He is likely to spend most of the 2023-24 campaign in the minors.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings trade Kampfer to Coyotes for future assets

The Detroit Red Wings have traded defenseman Steven Kampfer to the Arizona Coyotes for future considerations

MARCH 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Coyotes acquire D Steven Kampfer from Red Wings The Arizona Coyotes acquired defenseman Steven Kampfer from the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday in exchange for future considerations.

MARCH 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Traded to Arizona Kampfer was traded from Detroit to the Coyotes in exchange for future considerations Thursday.

Impact Kampfer will presumably report to AHL Tucson. The 34-year-old defender hasn't appeared in an NHL contest since 2020-21.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings add depth to defense, sign veteran Steven Kampfer The Red Wings added to their organizational depth Sunday, signing defenseman Steven Kampfer to a one-year contract.

MAY 22, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

U.S. men's Olympic hockey veterans help lead the way into quarterfinals The team's 15 college players draw the spotlight, but thirtysomethings Brian O'Neill, Steven Kampfer, Andy Miele and Aaron Ness are making t...

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey captains announced, features two Michigan natives Michigan natives Andy Miele (Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich.) and Steven Kampfer (Jackson, Mich.) have been named captains of U.S. Olympic Men’s...

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Ex-Bruin Steven Kampfer Explains Why He's Leaving NHL For Russia Steven Kampfer is off to play in the KHL, and he explained why he decided now was the time to put a pause on his NHL career,

JULY 12, 2021 • NESN.COM

Bruins lose some blue-line depth as Steven Kampfer departs for KHL - The Boston Globe Kampfer, who often slotted in as the Bruins' eighth defenseman, signed with Ak Bars Kazan on a one-year deal.

JULY 6, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Recalled on emergency basis Kampfer was recalled on an emergency basis for Monday's game against the Flyers, CapFriendly reports.

Impact Kampfer has one goal through nine games after Monday's contest. He'll likely be in the lineup again for Tuesday's rematch against the Flyers.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back to taxi squad Kampfer was returned to Boston's taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Kampfer will likely return to the active roster for Monday's matchup with the Flyers. He's picked up one goal through eight NHL appearances this season.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jumps to active roster Kampfer was promoted to the active roster for Saturday's game versus the Penguins, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports.

Impact After watching the last two games from the press box, Kampfer will re-enter the lineup because Brandon Carlo (upper body) is out. The 32-year-old has made just three appearances this season, adding a goal and 12 shots on net.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shuffled to taxi squad Kampfer was reassigned to the taxi squad Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Kampfer has been in Boston's lineup for the last six games, tallying one goal and 12 shots. The 32-year-old could be recalled for Tuesday's game against New Jersey if Kevan Miller (knee) is unable to suit up.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rises to active roster Kampfer was promoted to the active roster Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Kampfer will likely keep seeing game-day callups since the Bruins are missing three right-shot defensemen.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to taxi squad Kampfer was reassigned to the taxi squad Friday, CapFriendly reports.

Impact Kampfer has been in Boston's lineup for the last four games and could be recalled ahead of Saturday's tilt with Buffalo. He scored his first goal of the season Thursday against the Islanders.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up to active roster Kampfer was promoted to the active roster Thursday, per CBS.

Impact Kampfer will skate on the third pairing for a fourth straight game. The 32-year-old has yet to post a point this season.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to taxi squad Kampfer was reassigned to Boston's taxi squad Wednesday, CapFriendly reports.

Impact Kampfer's demotion suggests the Bruins may get a defenseman back from injury soon. The 32-year-old blueliner has gone scoreless through four NHL appearances this year.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Anthony Travalgia - Steven Kampfer opts out as Bruins release training camp roster NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

JULY 13, 2020 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Bruins defenseman Steven Kampfer will sit out Stanley Cup playoffs to protect wife, child - The Boston Globe “This was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make,” the 31-year-old defenseman wrote on Twitter.

JULY 12, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Bruins release their 2020 playoff roster, Kampfer opts out We’ve got a group!

JULY 12, 2020 • STANLEYCUPOFCHOWDER.COM

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Red Wings trade Kampfer to Coyotes for future assets