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Old 07-02-2019, 12:15 PM   #138
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Originally Posted by transplant99 View Post
I dont understand this.

He just played 2 seasons straight out of college and put up 40+ in both of them.

How does that not project to being an NHL C?

Im with you actually, I really really like this deal for the Avs, but its also a pretty good one for the Leafs considering where they are in cap room.
I think he's a winger in the NHL.

He seemed to be playing wing when I watched avs games last year.

Also don't think he's going to get ~15 mins a night in Toronto like he did in Colorado.

I like the player a lot, but I don't believe he's necessarily a top 6 roster player going forward on a contending team.

I think it's an excellent trade for both teams. The leafs are deeper at C than Calgary is at D, and dealt from a position of strength to address two weaknesses. Vice versa for the avs.
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