Maple Leafs and Wild Swap Minor Leaguers

The Minnesota Wild announced on Wednesday that they have acquired left wing Robbie Earl from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for left wing Ryan Hamilton. Earl, who has yet to play in an NHL game this season, played in nine games with the Maple Leafs last season, scoring one assist. Hamilton has never played an NHL game. Both players were assigned to their respective AHL affiliates after the trade. Not much to say about this trade. In acquiring Earl, the Wild have added more speed down the wing for their AHL affiliate in Houston. As for the Maple Leafs, Hamilton should give their AHL affiliate plenty of offensive depth down the wing.