Ryan Graves was traded from NYR to COL for a guy who's likely never going to make the NHL..they made the trade 2 yrs ago traded cpl 22 yr old kids with each other. Dman for forward. I've been watching Graves pretty close this season after watching him play a few games with Avs last season. Was dreaming in summer how JB should have gotten him out of the Rags instead of him ending up with Avs..
Two years after the trade Graves is a stud 24 yr old 6'5 220 lbs Dman. 8 goals 25Pts this season. He's leading the NHL with +42 next guy is Panarin at +30.
Imagine that happened in Vancouver. Half of CDC would have heart attacks. Other half likely be outside Benning's house with pitchforks, tar and feathers.
You gotta make the deal when you think it's the right call. Toffoli is a very good player. I've wanted him at the tdl all season.. he'll be great for us even if it's for a limited time. Type of guy makes difference of team being out in first round or win a round or two.