Maple Leafs Acquire Brunnstrom from Stars for Stefanovich

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Thursday that they have acquired right wing Fabian Brunnstrom from the Dallas Stars in exchange for right wing prospect Mikhail Stefanovich. Brunnstrom, who will be eligible for restricted free agency this summer, has played the entire season in the AHL with Texas, scoring 11 goals and 10 assists for 21 points in 37 games. He will report to the Toronto Marlies of the AHL, and if he plays well, could be called up to play with the Maple Leafs. In 99 career NHL games, all with Dallas, he has 19 goals and 21 assists for 40 points. Stefanovich has one goal in 15 games with Dynamo Minsk of the KHL this season and has also appeared in two games with the Marlies, scoring no points. This isn't a bad depth move for the Maple Leafs, as Brunnstrom still does have the potential to become a decent scoring forward in the NHL. Perhaps a fresh start in Toronto can help him get his NHL career back on track. As for the Stars, they get a potential scoring forward in Stefanovich. While he does have the ability to score goals, he is still a few years away from seeing any NHL action, so he will continue to develop in either the AHL or possibly the KHL.