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The Maple Leafs have traded Nikita Soshnikov to the Blues in exchange for a 2018 fourth-round draft pick.

The Leafs were forced into making a decision on Soshnikov; they had a full roster and, upon activating Soshnikov from injured reserve, would have had to place one of Soshnikov, Josh Leivo, or Matt Martin on waivers. Soshnikov has 0 points in 3 games with the Maple Leafs this year, but has 17 in 19 games with the Marlies (AHL).

Nikita Soshnikov
The Wild have acquired Viktor Loov from the Devils for Christoph Bertschy and Mario Lucia.

Loov, 25, was a seventh round pick in 2012 and has picked up two assists in four career NHL games. The Swedish defenseman has 17 points (5G / 12A) in 36 games with Binghamton (AHL) this season.

Viktor Loov
The Devils have acquired Mario Lucia and Christoph Bertschy from the Wild for Viktor Loov.

Lucia, 24, was a second round pick in 2011 and has never appeared in an NHL game. The Minnesota native has just 15 points (6G / 9A) in 40 games with Iowa (AHL) this season. This trade was made for the Wild to get rid of one contract.

Mario Lucia
The Devils have acquired Christoph Bertschy and Mario Lucia from the Wild for Viktor Loov.

Bertschy, 23, was a sixth round pick in 2012 and has picked up 17 points (8G / 9A) in 45 games with Iowa (AHL) this season. He has one assist in nine career NHL games and this trade was made for the Wild to get rid of one contract.

Christoph Bertschy