Milan Michalek: who is this new Maple Leaf forward?

I watched the Leafs play the Rangers on MSG shortly after the Dion Phaneuf trade, and I was struck by the Rangers' broadcasters take on the deal. They talked about the surprise of Colin Greening, who was out there on the ice outplaying the Rangers comprehensively in that game and scoring a goal; they ignored Jared Cowen; and they talked about Milan Michalek in tones of deep respect and curiosity about his potential on the Leafs. They thought he was the most interesting part of the trade, and I agree with them.