David Nonis, Senior Vice President and GM of the Maple Leafs, announced Thursday that the club has acquired defenceman T.J. Brennan from the Blackhawks in exchange for forward Spencer Abbott. Brennan will report to the Toronto Marlies of the AHL.

Brennan, 25, has collected 36 points (9 goals, 27 assists) in 54 regular season games with the Rockford IceHogs (AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks) this season. The Willingboro, New Jersey native has registered 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 40 career NHL games between the Sabres and Panthers.