Maple Leafs acquire T.J. Brennan from Blackhawks

Dave Nonis spoke after trading Daniel Winnik, saying he isn't done looking at the trade market, even with after trading away three players ahead of the deadline.

TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenceman T.J. Brennan from Chicago in exchange for forward Spencer Abbott.

Brennan will report to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League.

He played 76 games with the Marlies last season and led the team in scoring with 25 goals and adding 47 assists. He signed with the New York Islanders in the off-season before being dealt to Chicago just before the start of the season.

Brennan had nine goals and 27 assists in 54 games with Rockford, Chicago’s AHL affiliate, this season.

The Moorestown, N.J., native has 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 40 career NHL games between the Buffalo Sabres and Florida Panthers.

Abbott has seven goals and 17 assists in 46 games with the Marlies this season.

February 26, 2015 - 4:48 pm ET
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  • T.J. Brennan
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  • Spencer Abbott
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