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Leafs trade Petr Mrazek AND the 25th overall pick

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Ryan Smitheram
July 7, 2022 (10:27 PM)

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Kyle Dubas has done it again, getting out of a bad contract. The Leafs have traded Petr Mrazek and the 25th overall selection to Chicago for the 39th overall pick. Considering Mrazek has a cap hit of $3.8M the next two seasons, moving back 13 spots to to rid themselves of Mrazek is a pretty solid play - especially considering the fact that many had viewed Mrazek's contract as borderline unmoveable.

The Leafs not only free up $3.8M in cap space, but this also means that they are willing to pay a bit more for a starting goalie. Maybe this opens up more discussions with Jack Campbell before he hits free agency next week? Even if Campbell tests the free agent market, the Leafs now have the room to engage in talks with Darcy Kuemper and sign a quality back up as well.

Of course, it could also have implications on the Leafs potentially revisiting the trade market for a guy like John Gibson, who carries a $6.4M cap hit for 5 more seasons.

With the Leafs securing the 38th pick in the deal, it still keeps the window open for drafting a potential 1st round talent at the top of round 2.

Previously on MapleLeafsDaily

Habs pass on Shane Wright at 1, pull off a pair of trades, end up with 2019 3rd overall pick Kirby Dach to address a need at C

Leafs goaltending options vanishing one by one; Fleury re-signs with the Wild

Flyers reportedly trying in earnest to move 3 players on the draft floor, including a forward who may interest the Leafs

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