Knowing when to hold on and when to move on is key in the world of hockey.
A player can have all the tools and chemistry needed to succeed at the NHL level, but without a system that benefits him, he’ll keep treading water. This is a common theme in today’s league. Devon Toews was once a supporting cast member of the New York Islanders. His trade to the Colorado Avalanche — and the breath of fresh air that resulted — transformed him into an elite play-driving defender. Sometimes, a change of scenery is all a player needs to take off.