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NHL trade grades: Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Mark Giordano from Seattle Kraken

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It was rumored for weeks, and it finally happened: The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Seattle Kraken defenseman Mark Giordano in a trade Sunday, one day before the NHL deadline.

Forward Colin Blackwell was also part of the package heading to Toronto, and Seattle is retaining half of Giordano's $6.75 million salary. In return, the Kraken received a 2022 second-round pick, a 2023 second-round pick and a 2024 third-round choice.

Here's how the GMs did on this one: