Breaking: Leafs acquire Muzzin from Kings

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Breaking: Leafs acquire Muzzin from Kings
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Breaking news! The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Jake Muzzin from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for forward Carl Grundstrom, the rights to Sean Durzi and Toronto’s first-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft.



Muzzin, who still has one year left on a deal that pays him $4 million annually, has four goals and 21 points in 50 games with the Kings this season. He's a three time 40+ point defenseman who has played the majority of his career alongside Norris Trophy contender Drew Doughty, and as a result has often been overshadowed by Doughty, but he's a fine defender in his own right. Suffice it to say though that the Leafs have paid a handsome sum of three good young assets for Muzzin this season and next.

Grundstrom, 21 years old, was drafted in the second round (57th overall) by the Leafs in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft and has had an outstanding first season with the AHL's Toronto Marlies. The six foot, 200 pound winger has 13 goals and 29 points in 42 games with the Marlies this season.

Durzi, a Mississauga native, has 28 points in 26 games split between the OHL's Owen Sound Attack and Guelph Storm this season.

Read below for the full press release announcement courtesy of the Leafs' official website:


The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has acquired defenceman Jake Muzzin from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for forward Carl Grundstrom, the rights to unsigned draft choice Sean Durzi and Toronto's first round selection in the 2019 NHL Draft.
Muzzin, 29, has appeared in 50 games with the Kings during the 2018-19 season and has recorded four goals and 17 assists for 21 points. In 496 career NHL games, the Woodstock, Ontario native has registered 213 points (51 goals, 162 assists) and 298 penalty minutes. Muzzin has also appeared in 50 career playoff games, recording seven goals and 13 assists for 20 points. He captured the 2014 Stanley Cup as a member of the Kings.
Internationally, Muzzin has represented Canada at both the 2015 World Championships and the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. He captured a gold medal at the 2015 World Championships and was a plus-14 in 10 games, which was the highest plus/minus at the tournament. At the 2016 World Cup of Hockey in Toronto, Muzzin skated in one game for Canada, capturing a gold medal.  
Muzzin was originally selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the fifth round (141st overall) of the 2007 NHL Draft. He signed an entry-level contract with Los Angeles on January 4, 2010.