Ilya Lyubushkin - 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.
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