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Leafs: The argument for and against trading for Jakob Chychrun

By Paul Taylor

Nov 18, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) celebrates his goal scored against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) celebrates his goal scored against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 11: Jakob Chychrun #6 of the Arizona Coyotes battles against Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 11, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Coyotes 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

Verdict:

There has been some criticism about Chychrun’s lack of points this season, combined with him being on course for easily the worst plus/minus rating of his NHL career. However, this says more about the truly awful Arizona team around him, rather than his own play and talent.

As mentioned already, Dubas is willing to part with a top prospect if it’s worth it. (Nick Robertson would seem to be the best bet.) In addition, the Leafs are well positioned to include one or more high draft picks if they consider it appropriate.

Even taking all this into account however, it will still take a precarious balancing act by Dubas to pull off a trade for Chychrun. A lot of things will have to go right, in order to make this work for the Leafs both this season and beyond.

Overall, the Boca Raton, Florida native is worth it, but only up to a point. By all means the Leafs should inquire and they certainly have the necessary assets available, but ultimately they will likely be compromised by the financial restrictions imposed by their salary cap situation.

More. Leafs remain justified in letting Zach Hyman leave. light

What is your position on Chychrun? How much do you believe the Leafs should realistically be willing to give up, in order to trade for him? Let us know in the comments section below.

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