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Pittsburgh Penguins Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division
Trade Details
McCANN MOVED TO TORONTO Saturday, July 17, 2021
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Jared McCann from the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Filip Hallander and a seventh-round draft pick in 2023.
What does it give the Toronto Maple Leafs?
In McCann, the Maple Leafs get a versatile forward who can either play wing in a top-six forward role, or slide into the third-line center position for Toronto. Either way, he should be an important piece for the team in 2021-22.
What does it give the Pittsburgh Penguins?
The Penguins decided to move on from McCann, who was a player they may not have protected for the expansion draft anyway. They also reacquired Hallander in the process, a player who could move more quickly with Pittsburgh's system.
Fantasy Impact
Both McCann and Hallander should have greater fantasy value after this deal. McCann is a candidate to play on one of Toronto's scoring lines, but his value would shrink significantly if he centered the third line. As for Hallander, he may need a little more seasoning in the AHL but should compete for a roster spot in training camp.
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Filip Hallander
seventh-round draft pick in 2023