"Maple Leafs' Strategic Acquisition of Lyubushkin Strengthens Defense"
TL;DR
The Anaheim Ducks have acquired Toronto's third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft in a three-team trade involving Carolina, with Toronto receiving defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin and the Ducks retaining 50% of his salary. Carolina will receive Toronto's sixth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and will also retain 50% of Lyubushkin's remaining salary. Additionally, Toronto gains the reserve rights to forward Kirill Slepets in the multi-team trade.
- Ducks Acquire 2025 Third-Round Pick from Toronto for Lyubushkin | Anaheim Ducks NHL.com
- NHL trade grades: Lyubushkin fills a need at a smart value for the Leafs ESPN
- Do the Maple Leafs Have Salary Cap Room to Make More Trades After Acquiring Ilya Lyubushkin? The Hockey News
- Leafs acquire Ilya Lyubushkin from Ducks in 3-team trade with Hurricanes The Athletic
- Leafs land defenceman Ilya Lyubushkin after snapping Coyotes curse on eventful evening Toronto Sun
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