Wed, Aug 24, 2005 at 6:00pm

POHL TO TORONTO

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired center John Pohl from the St. Louis Blues for future considerations.

What does it give the Toronto Maple Leafs
As prospects such as Alexander Steen and Kyle Wellwood get a chance to make the big club, the Leafs needed eventual replacements at the AHL level. That's where a player of Pohl's ability comes in. He's mainly a depth player.

What does it give the St. Louis Blues
The Blues finally gave up on Pohl, after years of promise in the farm system. He wasn't a building block for the future, so the club did well to land a future asset. It also frees up more space for their new AHL affiliate in Peoria.

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Toronto Maple Leafs

John Pohl C

St. Louis Blues

future considerations