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Michael Grabner to Maple Leafs: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction

Looking to bolster their front line heading into the 2015-16 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Michael Grabner from the New York Islanders on Thursday.

The deal was announced on the Maple Leafs' official website, with the Islanders receiving Taylor Beck, Carter Verhaeghe, Matt Finn, Tom Nilsson and Christopher Gibson.

The Maple Leafs are looking toward the future coming off of last season's disappointing 30-44-8 record. The franchise's 68 points were its fewest in a full season since 1996-97.

Toronto President Brendan Shanahan told reporters in April, per Mike Brophy of NHL.