--FILE -- In this Sept. 24, 2008, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Dany Sabourin(notes) (30) has Toronto Maple Leafs' Tim Stapleton(notes) (42) slide into him in the goal crease during the first period of a NHL pre-season hockey game in Pittsburgh. The Atlanta Thrashers announced Wednesday night, July 1, 2009,they have traded defenseman Garnet Exelby(notes) and forward Colin Stuart(notes) to the Maple Leafs for Pavel Kubina(notes) and forward Stapleton.

-- FILE -- In this March 16, 2009, file photo, Atlanta Thrashers left wing Colin Stuart(notes), left, skates against Washington Capitals defenseman Brian Pothier(notes) (2) as they battle for the puck during the second period of a NHL hockey game at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. The Thrashers won 5-1. The Thrashers announced Wednesday night, July 1, 2009,they have traded defenseman Garnet Exelby(notes) and forward to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Pavel Kubina(notes) and forward Tim Stapleton(notes).

-- FILE -- In this March 28, 2009, file photo, Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Garnet Exelby(notes), left, body-checks Ottawa Senators center Jason Spezza(notes), rear, into the boards during the third period of an NHL hockey game at Philips Arena in Atlanta. The Thrashers announced Wednesday night, July 1, 2009,they have traded defenseman Exelby and forward Colin Stuart(notes) to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Pavel Kubina(notes) and forward Tim Stapleton(notes).

-- FILE -- In this April 8, 2009, file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs' Pavel Kubina(notes) , left, and Buffalo Sabres' Tim Connolly(notes) (19) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto. The Atlanta Thrashers announced Wednesday night, July 1, 2009,they have traded defenseman Garnet Exelby(notes) and forward Colin Stuart(notes) to the Maple Leafs for Kubina and forward Tim Stapleton(notes).

FILE - In this April 7, 2009 file photo, New Jersey Devils' Mike Rupp, right, collides with Toronto Maple Leafs' Tomas Kaberle(notes), of the Czech Republic, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, in Newark, N.J. On Wednesday, July 1, 2009, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed checking-line forward Rupp to a $1.6 million, two-year contract, adding a physical presence to a team that didn't have an enforcer on the ice during the playoffs.

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Kenny Ryan of the Toronto Maple Leafs poses for a portrait during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Kenny Ryan of the Toronto Maple Leafs poses for a portrait during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Kenny Ryan of the Toronto Maple Leafs poses for a portrait during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Jesse Blacker of the Toronto Maple Leafs poses for a portrait during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Jerry D'amigo of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on after getting drafted during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs' second round choice Kenny Ryan speaks to reporters at the 2009 NHL entry draft in Montreal Saturday, June 27, 2009.

Toronto Maple Leafs second round draft picks Jesse Blacker, left, and Kenny Ryan pose for the cameras at the 2009 NHL entry draft in Montreal Saturday, June 27, 2009.

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke confers with members of his staff at the 2009 NHL hockey entry draft Saturday, June 27, 2009 in Montreal.

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Kenny Ryan of the Toronto Maple Leafs smiles after he was drafted by the Leafs in the second round during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Jesse Blacker of the Toronto Maple Leafs speaks to the media after being drafted during the second round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Jesse Blacker of the Toronto Maple Leafs speaks to the media after being drafted during the second round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Nazem Kadri shares a laugh with Brian Burke, left, and Cliff Fletcher of the Toronto Maple Leafs as he slips on his jersey at the 2009 NHL hockey entry draft Friday, June 26, 2009, in Montreal.

Nazem Kadri wears his jersey after being drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2009 NHL hockey entry draft Friday, June 26, 2009, in Montreal.

Nazem Kadri shares a laugh with Brian Burke, left, and Cliff Fletcher of the Toronto Maple Leafs as he slips on his jersey at the 2009 NHL hockey entry draft Friday, June 26, 2009, in Montreal.

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Nazem Kadri puts on his new Toronto Maple Leafs sweater after he was selected #7 overall by the Leafs during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Nazem Kadri of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on as he stands on stage after he was selected #7 overall by the Leafs during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Nazem Kadri puts on his new Toronto Maple Leafs sweater after he was selected #7 overall by the Leafs during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Luke Schenn(notes) #2 of the Toronto Maple Leafs signs the back of a fans jersey during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: President & General Manager Brian Burke of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on prior to the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: President & General Manager Brian Burke (L) of the Toronto Maple Leafs talks with Genral Manager Joe Nieuwendyk(notes) of the Dallas Stars prior to the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: President & General Manager Brian Burke (L) and head coach Ron Wilson (R) of the Toronto Maple Leafs talk with Genral Manager Joe Nieuwendyk(notes) of the Dallas Stars prior to the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Brian Burke, general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, speaks to reporters after the NHL board of governors meeting in Montreal, Wednesday, June 24, 2009.