Leafs acquire 2016 second-round pick, Laich and Carrick from Caps for Winnik

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to build for the future by unloading their present-day assets.

The club announced Sunday night they have acquired Washington's second-round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, prospect defenceman Connor Carrick and forward Brooks Laich from the Capitals in exchange for forward Daniel Winnik and Anaheim's fifth-round pick in the upcoming draft.

Carrick has split this season between Washington and its American Hockey League affiliate, the Hershey Bears.

The 21-year-old had 10 goals and 16 assists in 47 games with Hershey and was named a 2016 AHL All-Star. He was originally selected by Washington in the fifth round (137th overall) in 2012.

Laich has played in 60 games with Washington this season, registering one goal and six assists. The 32-year-old has played in 743 career NHL games, recording 133 goals and 191 assists for 324 points between the Ottawa Senators and Washington. He was originally selected by Ottawa in the sixth round (193rd overall) of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.

Winnik, 30, has 62 goals and 136 assists in 625 NHL games with Arizona, Colorado, San Jose, Anaheim, Pittsburgh and Toronto. He produced four goals and 14 points in 56 games with the Maple Leafs this season.

Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan called Winnik a "versatile player who plays with grit and can be used in all situations."

Toronto has made four trades in the past week and five in the month of February. The NHL trade deadline is 3 p.m. ET on Monday.