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Leafs Musings: Thoughts on the Campbell trade, what Kyle Clifford brings to the table, and addressing the defense at the deadline

Today, we’ll start with my take on the Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford acquisitions as well as the departure of Trevor Moore. We’ll finish off with some thoughts on a possible addition (and/or subtraction) to the Maple Leafs defense before the February 24 trade deadline.

Thoughts the Jack Campbell Trade

Jack Campbell, Toronto Maple Leafs
Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Everyone knew it: The Leafs were in desperate need of backup goaltending. With every point so critical at this stage of the season, Michael Hutchinson‘s .886 save percentage simply wasn’t going to cut it any longer.