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Toronto Maple Leafs: 3 Defenseman Who Could Replace Jake Muzzin

By Stephen Nixon

Mar 10, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) carries the puck up ice against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) carries the puck up ice against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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It seems highly unlikely that Jake Muzzin will ever play for the Toronto Maple Leafs again, which means they need to replace him.

Although Muzzin’s game seemed to worsen throughout his stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he was his most valuable in the playoffs, when healthy.

Unfortunately, health was the biggest problem for Muzzin as he suffered multiple injuries in big moments, with his most recent injury being the worst of them all. As a result of that last injury, it feels like his career is virtually done with the Leafs.

If it turns out that one more injury could be life-changing, Muzzin should never play again and should instead cheer on his teammates from the press box, as a motivating factor to win.

Muzzin would be the perfect player that the Leafs are missing right now, so since he can’t magically return to the line-up, the team will have to trade from someone like him.

Ilya Lyubushkin was a huge addition to the defensive-group last year, despite being an unfamiliar name. Fans fell in love with him quick and another player like that is exactly what Toronto needs.

Here are three defenseman who could replace Jake Muzzin.

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