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Islanders trade Devon Toews to Colorado Avalanche

New York Islanders defenseman Devon Toews (25) (Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports)

The New York Islanders made a move by shipping defenseman Devon Toews to the Colorado Avalanche for two second-round picks.

The New York Islanders made a move today by sending RFA defenseman Devon Toews to the Colorado Avalanche for two second-round picks. The Islanders get a second-round pick in 2021 and another in 2022. Both belong to Colorado.

The Islanders had been looking to make cap space through the offseason to sign their three prime RFA Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, and the now-departed Devon Toews.