The Toronto Maple Leafs traded for Ryan O’Reilly with a 75% reduction of salary, and also added a depth player and a depth prospect to their team.
In order to do this, the Toronto Maple Leafs spent a first round pick, as well as several other draft picks which are not important.
The fact that they were able to acquire a player who looks like a great fit for peanuts is very impressive, but what they do next will define the Kyle Dubas Era.
If the Leafs are smart, they have not made their biggest move yet.