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Maple Leafs Should Target Evgeny Kuznetsov as Reclamation Project - The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest News, Analysis & More
In this article, we look at why the Toronto Maple Leafs should target Evgeny Kuznetsov as a reclamation project.
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“The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping they can make it back to the playoffs this season after an underwhelming finish to their 2023-24 campaign. Last season, they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Boston Bruins in seven games, and first-round exits have seemed to become a common theme for the Maple Leafs who haven’t been able to win a Stanley Cup since 1967. With the recent news that forward Evgeny Kuznetsov had come to a mutual agreement with the Carolina Hurricanes to terminate his contract, rumours immediately began to circulate as to where he may end up signing next. There was a belief he could opt to join the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) in Russia, but a recent report states that he could end up back in the NHL this upcoming season.”