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I like this deal for Ottawa. Veronneau is the highest value player,but he's been injured most of the season, and he was pretty clearly low on the totem pole. He couldn't consistently crack Belleville's lineup, and he'll have a better shot on a weaker Marlies lineup. He's got incredible speed and an NHL shot, so there's always a chance he makes the NHL, but probably not on the Leafs.
Luchuk is depth, but not really worth considering. Belleville getting Darren Archibald back is a pretty nice add for the playoffs. He's mean and plays a hard game. Was a warrior for Belleville last season. He adds to a very strong forward group in Belleville, and specifically adds even more grit and nastiness to the bottom six with guys like Chlapik, Labate and Kelly.
Potentially getting a 6th is icing on the cake for Ottawa.