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Toronto is taking on $4.7m of cap, Hawks are taking on $6.6m....no way does Chicago retain and if anything, Leafs would be retaining. Murphy is easily worth $3.8M, can't say the same about Johnsson who was on pace for 15 goals and is coming off a season ending knee injury needing surgery...kind of risky at $3.4M not to mention 15 goals isn't worth that cap hit.
The trade MIGHT work if Leafs retain a bit on Johnsson given the risk. That said, not sure Hawks move Murphy until they know Mitchell is a lock to play on the 1st or 2nd line and have seen Seabs skate after 3 injuries since january 1st.