The emergence of Devon Toews?

[chet1926]

I was a Toews fan before the year and was stoked when the Avs got him. But from I've seen of him so far this year, I can't fathom why the Islanders would trade him. Guy is playing at an extremely high level, capable of playing in all situations. He is an excellent dman.

He and Makar have been straight dominating games as a pair.

2 2nds is a high price in this NHL, but I'd gladly paid a 1st+ for a player of his quality. Do it all dmen are hard to come by.

 

[Critical13]

I was a Toews fan before the year and was stoked when the Avs got him. But from I've seen of him so far this year, I can't fathom why the Islanders would trade him. Guy is playing at an extremely high level, capable of playing in all situations. He is an excellent dman.

He and Makar have been straight dominating games as a pair.

2 2nds is a high price in this NHL, but I'd gladly paid a 1st+ for a player of his quality. Do it all dmen are hard to come by.

I think 2 2nds is peanuts in hindsight, looking at how well he's playing. Borderline #1D, good in all reas of the ice. That type of player gets a 1st+top prospect normally IMO.

Looking like a nice deal for Joe, but I shouldn't be surprised by that.