Leafs sign Swedish forward Rickard Wallin to 1-year deal

October 6th, 2009 Alfredsson's goal lifts Ottawa over TorontoTORONTO — Daniel Alfredsson's second-period goal on a penalty shot gave the Ottawa Senators a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. The Senators captain used a nifty backhand deke move against Swedish countryman Jonas Gustavsson to help lift his team to its first victory of the young season.

September 30th, 2009 Sabres-Maple Leafs Sums Buffalo 0 3 4—7Toronto 2 2 2—6First Period_1, Toronto, Stalberg 6 (Kaberle, Beauchemin), 11:26 (pp). 2, Toronto, Stempniak 2 (Beauchemin, Mitchell), 15:50.

September 26th, 2009 Gustavsson sharp in Leafs win over Red WingsTORONTO — Jonas Gustavsson stopped all 15 shots he faced in his first pre-season game at Air Canada Centre and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Sautrday night. Minor heart surgery kept the prized free agent on the sidelines through much of the Leafs training camp.

September 22nd, 2009 Penguins-Maple Leafs Sums Pittsburgh 2 2 1—5Toronto 0 1 1—2First Period_1, Pittsburgh, Cooke 1 (Kennedy), 3:20. 2, Pittsburgh, Gonchar 1 (Kunitz, Fedotenko), 10:23 (pp).

September 19th, 2009 Bruins say they did best to keep KesselBOSTON — The Bruins did their best to keep restricted free agent Phil Kessel before acceding to his desire to be traded and making a deal with Toronto. "This is not about frugality," Boston general manager Peter Chiarelli said on Saturday.

September 18th, 2009 Maple Leafs acquire Kessel from BruinsTORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired the rights to Phil Kessel after months of talks with the Boston Bruins and then signed him to a five-year, $27 million deal on Friday. Toronto sent a first and second-round pick in the 2010 draft to Boston, along with another first-round pick in 2011.

September 18th, 2009 Leafs acquire Kessel from BruinsTORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired the rights to Phil Kessel after months of talks with the Boston Bruins and then signed him to a five-year, $27 million deal on Friday. Toronto sent a first and second-round pick in the 2010 draft to Boston, along with another first-round pick in 2011.

September 18th, 2009 Leafs acquire rights to KesselTORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired the rights to Phil Kessel after months of talks with the Boston Bruins, the teams said Friday. In return for the rights to negotiate with the restricted free agent, Toronto sent a first and second-round pick in the 2010 draft to Boston, along with another first-round pick in 2011.

September 16th, 2009 Bruins edge Maple Leafs 3-2TORONTO — Andy Wozniewski's tiebreaking goal in the third period lifted the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night in an exhibition game. Steve Begin and Brad Marchand also scored for Boston while Tyler Bozak and Viktor Stalberg tallied goals for Toronto.

September 15th, 2009 Goalie's bid to make Leafs slowed by heart problemTORONTO — Swedish goaltender Jonas Gustavsson's bid to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs has been stalled by a heart problem coach Ron Wilson describes as a minor concern. Gustavsson experienced a racing heartbeat following fitness tests Saturday and took part in on-ice sessions Monday.

July 28th, 2009 Maple Leafs acquire C Primeau from FlamesTORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired center Wayne Primeau from the Calgary Flames for defenseman Anton Stralman and forward Colin Stuart. The Maple Leafs will also receive a second-round draft pick in 2011, and Calgary will get a 2012 seventh-round pick in the deal announced Monday.

July 7th, 2009 'Monster' G Gustavsson signs with Maple LeafsTORONTO — The Maple Leafs have landed "The Monster." Toronto nabbed coveted Swedish free agent goalie Jonas Gustavsson with a one-year contract on Tuesday. The 24-year-old netminder, nicknamed "The Monster," was also heavily pursued by Dallas, San Jose and Colorado.

July 2nd, 2009 Maple Leafs sign D Komisarek away from CanadiensTORONTO — Mike Komisarek is about to see the other side of hockey's oldest rivalry. The free-agent defenseman signed a five-year, $22.5-million deal to join the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

July 2nd, 2009 Thrashers land Kubina from Maple LeafsATLANTA — The Atlanta Thrashers have acquired defenseman Pavel Kubina from Toronto in a four-player trade. The Thrashers announced Wednesday night they have traded defenseman Garnet Exelby and forward Colin Stuart to the Maple Leafs for Kubina and forward Tim Stapleton.

July 1st, 2009 Former Rangers enforcer Orr signs with Maple LeafsTORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs are bringing some much needed muscle into their lineup with the signing of former New York Rangers enforcer Colton Orr. The Maple Leafs and Orr agreed to terms on a four-year deal Wednesday shortly after the NHL's free-agent shopping season began at noon.