Jun 8, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Graves (27) stretches before the game against the Vegas Golden Knights in game five of the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
The New Jersey Devils acquired defenseman Ryan Graves from the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday in exchange for forward Mikhail Maltsev and their second-round pick in this month’s NHL draft.
Graves, 26, has two years left on his current contract with an average annual value of $3,166,667.
Avalanche trade Graves rather than lose him to Seattle
Graves averaged a career-high 19:03 of time on ice for the Avalanche in 2020-21, scoring two goals and adding 13 assists over 54 games.