Maple Leafs search for reinforcements with Andreas Johnsson out 6 months
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without forward Andreas Johnsson for the rest of the season.
The Maple Leafs announced Wednesday that Johnsson is expected to miss six months after having surgery on his right knee earlier in the day.
Johnsson was injured in the first period of a 3-2 home loss to the Dallas Stars on Feb. 13 when he collided with teammate Kasperi Kapanen.
The Leafs said at the time of the injury that Johnsson would be out at least eight weeks.
The 25-year-old Swede has eight goals and 21 points in 43 games with the Maple Leafs this season.
Leafs acquire Malgin
Also Wednesday, the Leafs acquired forward Denis Malgin from the Florida Panthers in exchange for forward Mason Marchment.
Malgin, 23, has 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in 36 games with the Panthers this season.
Marchment recorded an assist in four games with the Leafs and 13 goals and five assists in 24 games with the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies.
