Jakob Chychrun will inevitably be traded by the Arizona Coyotes.
While the package to acquire him will be significant, reportedly two first round picks, and either an elite prospect or a young NHL player, somebody will ultimately pay up for the top-pairing blueliner.
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Now, Nick Kypreos on Tim And Friends has sparked ties between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chychrun.
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Chychrun appears to be very interested in playing for the Leafs, because of one particular player - Auston Matthews.
This is somewhat ironic, as Chychrun would be leaving Arizona to go play with one of the greatest Arizona-born players of all time.
However, it would also mean that Chychrun would be put in a position to log big minutes for a playoff team - something he hasn't yet experienced.
It may be too much of a trade package for Toronto to justify, but a piece like Chychrun could be a game changer. They already traded for an Arizona defender yesterday, and who knows if they'll do it again.
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This will definitely be an interesting file to watch.
Source: Blade of Steel
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