The Maple Leafs announced today that the team has acquired forward Michael Grabner from the Islanders in exchange for forwards Taylor Beck and Carter Verhaeghe, defencemen Matt Finn and Tom Nilsson, and goaltender Christopher Gibson.
Grabner has skated in 317 NHL games between the Islanders and Canucks, collecting 95 goals and 60 assists for 155 career points. Last season, he registered 13 points (8 goals, 5 assists) in 34 regular season games.
Official Trade - Hockey Wiretap
Leafs Send Five Players To Isles For Michael Grabner
Avs Trade Rights Of Stefan Elliott To Coyotes For Brandon Gormley
The Avalanche announced today that the team has acquired defenseman Brandon Gormley from the Coyotes. In return for his services, the Avalanche gave up the rights of defenseman Stefan Elliott.
Gormley, 23, was the Coyotes' first-round pick (No. 13 overall) in the 2010 Entry Draft. He appeared in 27 games for Arizona last season, tallying four points (2g/2a). He also played for the Portland Pirates of the AHL in 2014-15 where he recorded 10 points (3g/7a) in 23 regular-season games and five points (1g/4a) in five postseason contests.