We've covered trades from all over the spectrum over the last few weeks, ranging from blockbusters to small, seemingly meaningless swaps that resulted in great returns for the Carolina Hurricanes. This certainly falls in the latter category.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected forward Jiri Tlusty with the 13th pick in 2006. The 3rd-ranked European forward in the class, according to NHL Central Scouting, Tlusty earned his way onto the Maple Leafs' roster in 2007, scoring twice in his NHL debut on October 25th. He scored ten goals and 16 points in 58 games during his rookie campaign.