The Calgary Flames announced today that they have acquired centre Joe Colborne from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Calgary’s fourth round pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

"As an organization we have had many discussions this past year about Joe, but never made an offer,” said Flames General Manager Jay Feaster. “With the opportunity to speak with Brian Burke and learn about Joe's hockey sense and character from someone who had him as a player and knows him so well, it became clear to us that this is the type of young, big centre we need. He fits in very well with our rebuild and provides size up the middle which we believe is critical going forward. The fact that he is from Calgary is an added bonus. We look forward to welcoming him to the Flames family."

Colborne, a native of Calgary, Alberta, was originally drafted in the first round (16th overall) in the 2008 NHL Draft by the Boston Bruins. Last season Colborne scored 14 goals and added 28 assists for 42 points in 65 games for the Toronto Marlies in the American Hockey League in addition to playing five games with the Maple Leafs.

JOE COLBORNE – CENTRE

BORN: Calgary, AB DATE: January 30, 1990

HEIGHT: 6’5” WEIGHT: 213 lbs.

SHOOTS: Left

DRAFTED: BOS - 1st round, 16th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft

ACQUIRED: Trade from Toronto in exchange for Calgary’s fourth round pick in the 2014 NHL Draft on September 28, 2013.