Analysis: Maple Leafs acquire Ilya Lyubushkin and Ryan Dzingel from Arizona for Nick Ritchie and a 2025 conditional second-round pick

Ryan Dzingel, Toronto Maple LeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin and forward Ryan Dzingel from the Arizona Coyotes. Nick Ritchie is headed to Arizona along with a conditional second-round pick.

The Coyotes will have their choice between the Leafs‘ second-round selection in 2025 or their third-round selection in 2023.

Lyubushkin, 27, is a 6’2″ right-shooting defenseman who plays a physical style. He has paired primarily with Jakob Chychrun this season after spending most of his time with Oliver Ekman-Larsson the year prior. Having watched 10-15 Coyotes games this season, Lyubushkin stood out as a trade target for the Leafs, mainly due to his right shot and…