Subj : Avalanche Sign Toews to Four-Year Deal
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From : The Hockey Writers - Main
Date : Wed Oct 28 2020 04:40 am
The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Devon Toews to a four-year
contract extension, carrying a cap-hit of $4.1 million per season.
We have signed Devon Toews to a four-year deal!#GoAvsGo
pic.twitter.com/OQ0IBb0Hxc- Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) October 27, 2020
At the start of the offseason, Toews was traded to the Avalanche from the New
York Islanders for a 2021 and a 2022 second-round draft pick. Prior to the
trade, he had played two seasons with the Islanders, starting in 116 games
while posting 46 points. He has also made 30 postseason starts, giving him
valuable playoff experience for a team pushing to win now.How Will Toews Fit in
With Colorado?
As a team flush with defensive talent, the signing of Toews gives the Avalanche
one more young, top-four option for the next four seasons. Let me remind you,
this is the same franchise that already has Cale Makar, Sam Girard, Erik
Johnson, Ian Cole, Ryan Graves, and Bowen Byram in their system, giving them
some ridiculous defensive depth.Related: The NHL's Top 5 Defenses
By locking down Toews to a relatively affordable deal, this gives the Avalanche
options heading into the 2020-21 season. First, this will allow them to play
Byram in a sheltered role on their third-pairing should they decide he is ready
to start out of training camp. By not having to rush him into a top-four role,
this will give him the best chance to succeed long-term for the franchise.
Second, the Avalanche now have the ability to trade out a redundant veteran
defenseman while they are at peak value. A player like Cole or Graves would
likely garner a lot of interest on the trade market, which is always a useful
chip for a franchise to have.After signing a four-year deal with the Colorado
Avalanche, Devon Toews will look to find his role in a defensive corps that is
already one of the best in the NHL. (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
However, given the fact that they are competing for a Stanley Cup now, the
Avalanche will likely keep as much defensive depth as possible to aid in their
2021 push. Injuries are common, after all, and you can never have enough depth
on the blue line, especially during a long, grueling postseason run.
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