Tuesday evening, it was confirmed that the Leafs acquired Dave Steckel from the Devils in exchange for a 2012 4th round pick.
Steckel is great pick up as he is an elite face-off man who can add some much needed depth in the centre position as well as a helping hand on a weak Toronto penalty kill, that ranked 28th last season. Burke adds yet another American to the Leafs squad, as the 6'5 Wisconsin native has collected 59 points in 309 NHL games with the Capitals and Devils in vital defensive forward roles. Unfortunately, he is best known for the hit that put Crosby out during last years Winter Classic.
