It was a trade that was seen as simply ridding of a chunk of salary for one team, while improving the depth of another.
He scored 25 goals in two seasons in Toronto and was largely seen as a disappointment as the final acquisition made by former GM Cliff Fletcher before he handed his duties over to current GM Brian Burke.
In return the Leafs received defenseman Matt Jones and fourth- and seventh-round picks in this year's draft. Jones had one goal and 11 points in 106 games with the Coyotes.
In giving up a rarely-used defender and two late picks, the Coyotes acquired a feisty forward capable of chipping offensively for essentially nothing.
And that trade for nothing has turned out to be the most important one made before the NHL trade deadline so far.
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Article written by Jon Neely