Maple Leafs Acquire Kolzig, Heward, Rogers from Lightning

In one of the last reported trades on the 2008-09 deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goaltender Olaf Kolzig, defenseman Jamie Heward, defensive prospect Andy Rogers, and a fourth round draft pick in exchange for defensive prospect Richard Petiot. The fourth round draft pick is the one the Lightning received in the Jussi Jokinen trade. Kolzig and Heward are out for the rest of the season with injuries and it was reported the Maple Leafs took on these players to help Tampa Bay cut salary. So, the trade is essentially Rogers and a draft pick for Petiot. Kolzig struggled in his one season in Tampa Bay, posting a 2-4-1 record. Heward had two assists in 13 games with the Lightning this season. Both Petiot and Rogers have played in the AHL all season. Rogers, a very big and physical defenseman, could be a decent porspect for the Maple Leafs' defense in the future, while Petiot will bring some defensive depth to the Lightning's blueline.