Confirmed with Link: Tomas Plekanec (50% Retained) + Kyle Baun to Maple Leafs for 2018 2nd Rd Pick, Rychel, Valiev

[cashinstinct]

Pretty sure he will request trade protection to avoid being flipped again (or have some control)

 

[groovejuice]

Pretty sure he will request trade protection to avoid being flipped again (or have some control)

Nope. When you sign him you let him know there's a good chance he'll be moved if there's a deal on the table.

There's already too many Habs with clauses.