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Trade: Oilers acquire Brown from Toronto

Dan Ellis, Mike Brown, Victor Hedman

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Mike Brown (18) attempts to tip a shot past Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Dan Ellis (33) as Lightning’s Victor Hedman (77), of Sweden, defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

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The Edmonton Oilers beefed up their roster on Monday by acquiring Mike Brown from Toronto. In exchange, the Leafs get a fourth-round pick in 2014 that becomes a third-rounder if the Oilers make the playoffs this year.

Brown, 27, has appeared in 12 games for the Maple Leafs this season, recording one assist while racking up 70 PIM (with five fighting majors).

He averaged 4:39 time on ice per game, but hasn’t played since recording his lone point of the year in a loss to Montreal on Feb. 27.

It’s easy to see why this move was made.

Edmonton has openly stated its desire to add toughness in recent weeks -- the team reportedly had interest in ex-Canuck Aaron Volpatti before he was claimed off waivers by the Capitals.

That said, it’s curious the organization felt the need for more toughness given it already has Theo Peckham, Mark Fistric and Ben Eager (not to mention the fact Darcy Hordichuk was sent to AHL Oklahoma City earlier this year.)

As for Toronto, it could afford to lose Brown.

The club has three legitimate tough guys in the lineup -- Colton Orr, Frazer McLaren, Mark Fraser -- who have combined to fight 15 times already this year.