#CBJ D Brett Lebda will undergo procedure on Monday to repair damaged right thumb. Said he could miss multiple weeks.
Tough break for Lebda, who was getting good playing time with the Blue Jackets. The journeyman has been used primarily on the top defensive pairing and has one goals.
The deal with the Leafs sent defenseman Cody Franson and injured center Matthew Lombardi to Toronto in exchange for defenseman Brett Lebda and 22 year old Robert Slaney who played mostly in the ECHL last season. Also in play is a 2013 fourth round pick with the Preds receiving one from the Leafs if Lombardi plays in 60 games over the next two seasons and the Leafs getting the Preds' if he doesn't.