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February 19 2023

Maple Leafs Trades Blues Captain Ryan O'Reilly

By Rupa Trivedi

The Maple Leafs are ramping up In preparation for the postseason.

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In the third significant deal by a contender before the trade deadline of March 3 the Leafs acquired Ryan O'Reilly, the captain of the Blues, on Friday night.

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With O'Reilly joining Auston Matthews and John Tavares as the team's primary choices at the center, Toronto now has very solid depth at the position.

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O'Reilly might also take the court as a wing if head coach Sheldon Keefe decides to use him in the top six.

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O'Reilly won't have to wait long to entertain Leafs’ fans.

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On Saturday night, O'Reilly will take the ice against the Canadiens less than twenty-four hours after the deal.

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O'Reilly and Noel Acciairi, who was also included in the transaction, will both be in the Toronto lineup, according to Keefe's statement on Saturday morning.

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