Excellent deal for the Leafs.
Not only do they get the goaltender they have been badly in need of, but they also get a very servicable player in Kyle Clifford whom Dubas has been pursuing for quite some time. All for a reasonable price.
Clifford made the decision to go all-in on prolonging his career a couple seasons ago and the hard work he has put in has paid off tremendously as he has evolved from purely a utility agitator to an agitator who can play a regular 3rd or 4th line shift and isn't afraid to mix things up with anyone. He is also one of the preeminent "room guys" in the entire league which will be welcomed in that dressing room.
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