Maple Leafs Acquire May from Ducks

Brian Burke has made his first move as general manager of the Torono Maple Leafs. On Wednesday, the Maple Leafs acquired left wing Brad May from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a conditional 6th round draft pick in the 2010 Entry Draft. Since taking over as the Maple Leafs' general manager in December, Burke has said the the team has needed more toughness in the lineup. In 20 games so far this season, May has five assists and 28 penalty minutes. In 963 career games, May has 126 goals and 159 assists for 285 points and 2121 penalty minutes with the Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, Phoenix Coyotes, Colorado Avalanche, and Anaheim Ducks. He won his first Stanley Cup with the Ducks in 2007. Burke's acquisition of May is a good one for the Maple Leafs, as he will provide lots of toughness and character to the team. May's veteran leadership will also be valuable to the relatively young Maple Leafs roster.