The Columbus Blue Jackets added some depth to their defense corps today which they hope might blossom into a valuable addition. 

On Monday the Jackets acquired defenseman Anton Stralman from the Calgary Flames in exchange for a third round pick in 2010. 

Stralman, 23, was acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs this past summer in a multi-player deal which shipped veteran forward Wayne Primeau to the Leafs. 

The Flames wanted to move Stralman for a return rather than risk losing him for nothing via waivers. 

He has some promise as a puck-moving defenseman and is a right-handed shot, which the Jackets were lacking last season from the point, especially on the power-play. 

They'll hope Stralman can blossom into a decent two-way blueliner. 

This trade also spells the end of veteran defenseman Martin Skoula's tryout with the Jackets. He was released once the trade was completed and it's unlikely he'll land with another NHL club this season.