ILYA LYUBUSHKIN NEWS

Maple Leafs trade for D Ilya Lyubushkin again The Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks in a three-way trade Thursday, the second time Toronto has traded...

MARCH 1 • KANSASCITY.COM

Maple Leafs acquire Lyubushkin from Ducks in 3-team trade | NHL.com Defenseman has 4 assists in 55 games this season; Hurricanes also involved in deal

MARCH 1 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs Acquire Defenceman Ilya Lyubushkin | Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has acquired defenceman Ilya Lyubushkin and the rights to unsigned draft choice...

MARCH 1 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs acquire D Ilya Lyubushkin from Ducks in 3-team trade involving Hurricanes

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks in a three-team trade involving Carolina

MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maple Leafs Acquire Ilya Lyubushkin from Ducks via Hurricanes The Toronto Maple Leafs acquire defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from Anaheim with the Ducks and Carolina Hurricanes retaining salary on his contr...

MARCH 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Maple Leafs Acquire Ilya Lyubushkin from Ducks via Hurricanes The Toronto Maple Leafs acquire defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from Anaheim with the Ducks and Carolina Hurricanes retaining salary on his contr...

MARCH 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Leafs acquireing Lyubushkin from Ducks: Sources Through 55 games this season, Lyubushkin has four points (zero goals, four assists).

MARCH 1 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Heading back to Toronto Lyubushkin was traded from the Ducks to the Maple Leafs via the Hurricanes on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact The Hurricanes will retain salary in the deal and receive a sixth-round pick, while the Ducks will get a third-round pick in the three-team swap. Lyubushkin had six points in 31 contests with the Maple Leafs in 2021-22 following a trade from the Coyotes, and he added 14 points over 68 outings with the Sabres last season. He's been less effective on offense in 2023-24, with four assists and 38 shots on net over 55 contests, though he's added a physical element in a bottom-four role with 112 hits, 138 blocked shots and 51 PIM.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Wednesday Lyubushkin (upper body) will return to action at home Wednesday against San Jose, per Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West.

Impact Lyubushkin hasn't produced much for Anaheim this year only recording four assists in 46 games. The 29-year-old will look to help the struggling Ducks with his defensive play where he's logged 72 hits and 119 blocked shots on the season. He will line up on the third defensive pairing with Urho Vaakanainen.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thursday Lyubushkin (upper body) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Wild.

Impact Lyubushkin will be out for the third time in the last four games. The 29-year-old defenseman has gone 12 contests without a point, so his absence won't be noticed much in fantasy. He has one chance to return before the Ducks' bye week -- Wednesday at home versus the Sharks.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Lyubushkin (upper body) is day-to-day and won't play Thursday against Dallas.

Impact Lyubushkin missed Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers but was able to return for Tuesday's 4-2 victory over Buffalo. It's not clear if he's dealing with the same upper-body injury that cost him Saturday's game or if this is a new issue. Lyubushkin has four assists, 51 PIM, 72 hits and 119 blocks in 46 outings this season. Robert Hagg will draw back into the lineup due to Lyubushkin's absence.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Lyubushkin (upper body) will play in Tuesday's game versus the Sabres.

Impact Lyubushkin's status amounted to a game-time decision, but he'll suit up on the third pairing after a one-game absence. He'll be paired with Olen Zellweger, who is making his NHL debut Tuesday. Lyubushkin hasn't recorded a point in his last 11 games.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Lyubushkin (upper body) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rangers.

Impact Lyubushkin was a late scratch Sunday and it's unclear when he picked up the injury or how serious it is. He has just four points in 45 games this season and is scoreless over his last 11 games. Robert Hagg will suit up in his place Sunday.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Garners assist Wednesday Lyubushkin notched an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Lyubushkin helped out on Frank Vatrano's first-period marker, which stood as the game-winner. The 29-year-old Lyubushkin has earned two of his four assists this season over the last six games. The blueliner plays mostly a defensive role in the Ducks' bottom four. He's added 24 shots on net, 24 PIM, 58 hits, 84 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 34 appearances, but his offense is too limited to help most fantasy managers.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers helper in loss Lyubushkin posted an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Lyubushkin's point drought lasted more than a month -- he went 14 games off the scoresheet, adding a minus-12 rating, 30 hits and 36 blocked shots in that span. The 29-year-old's presence in the lineup is purely a defensive one, so it's not unusual that he's struggled to score much in his first year with the Ducks. He's at three assists, 73 blocks, 54 hits, 24 PIM, 22 shots on net and a minus-10 rating over 29 appearances.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to play Thursday Lyubushkin (upper body) is set to play Thursday against Washington.

Impact Lyubushkin couldn't complete Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Vancouver due to the injury, but he won't end up missing a full game. He has two assists, 42 hits and 56 blocks in 22 contests this campaign. Lyubushkin's projected to play on the third pairing alongside Pavel Mintyukov.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to finish game Lyubushkin sustained an upper-body injury and is questionable to return to Tuesday's game versus the Canucks.

Impact Lyubushkin logged 6:48 of ice time in the first period but was unavailable to begin the second. With Radko Gudas (lower body) dealing with a short-term issue, it's possible the Ducks may need to call up a defenseman from AHL San Diego prior to Thursday's contest versus the Capitals.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts assist Lyubushkin notched an assist and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Lyubushkin has earned his two assists this season over the last four games. He set up the first of Frank Vatrano's goals in Sunday's win. Lyubushkin has supplied 22 hits, 35 blocked shots, 12 PIM and 13 shots on net through 14 contests, adding a physical and veteran presence on the Ducks' young blue line.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on scoresheet Sunday Lyubushkin notched an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Lyubushkin helped out on a Mason McTavish tally in the third period, which stood as the game-winning goal. The 29-year-old Lyubushkin had gone without a point in his first 10 games with the Ducks after an offseason trade from Buffalo. He's been as physical as ever with 20 hits, 31 blocked shots and eight PIM through 11 outings while filling a bottom-four role. Don't expect much offense from Lyubushkin, as his career high in points is 15 in the 2021-22 campaign he split between Arizona and Toronto.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Ducks acquire Ilya Lyubushkin from Sabres NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

AUGUST 19, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Ducks acquire Ilya Lyubushkin from Sabres for 2025 pick Lyubushkin notched two goals and 12 assists in his lone season with the Sabres during 2022-23.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Anaheim Ducks acquire defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from Buffalo for a 4th-round draft pick The Anaheim Ducks have acquired defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres

AUGUST 19, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Anaheim Ducks acquire defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from Buffalo for a 4th-round draft pick

The Anaheim Ducks have acquired defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealt to Ducks Buffalo traded Lyubushkin to Anaheim for a fourth-round draft pick Friday.

Impact Lyubushkin scored two goals and 14 points with the Sabres last season. The 29-year-old likely would've been an extra blueliner with Buffalo this year but now he should see bottom-four minutes with the Ducks.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Russian NHL player won't wear Pride Night jersey, citing anti-gay Kremlin law and fears of retribution at home Ilya Lyubushkin is citing an anti-gay Kremlin law and fears of retribution at home in Russia for electing to not participate in the Buffalo...

MARCH 27, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM