Maple Leafs get rid of Mrazek

After trading Alex DeBrincat and Kirby Dach earlier Thursday, Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson remained active on draft night by acquiring the services of Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Petr Mrazek.

Maple Leafs get rid of Mrazek

After trading Alex DeBrincat and Kirby Dach earlier Thursday, Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson remained active on draft night by acquiring the services of Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Petr Mrazek.

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The Ontario team paid dearly to get rid of the 30-year-old Czech goalkeeper, also giving the 25th choice of the auction for the 38th selection. Mrazek's $3.8 million salary through 2023-24 had become a burden on the Leafs' backbone, who will likely be looking for a goalie this offseason.

Mrazek played just one season in Toronto, posting a 12-6-0 record, 3.34 goals-against average and .888 save percentage. In career, he has also worn the uniform of the Detroit Red Wings, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Carolina Hurricanes.

With the 25th pick in the draft, the Blackhawks selected Waterloo Black Hawks defenseman, USHL, Sam Rinzel.

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