Ryan Graves #27 of the Colorado Avalanche (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
The New Jersey Devils have acquired defenseman Ryan Graves from the Colorado Avalanche for a second round pick and forward prospect Mikhail Maltsev. At first glance, general manager Tom Fitzgerald hit a home run. Graves solidified himself as a top four defenseman on a stacked Avalanche roster that includes Cale Makar and Devon Toews. The Devils relatively did not give up a whole lot for someone that should fit right into their own top four defensemen. Fitzgerald has stated over and over again since he took over for the Devils that they will weaponize their available cap space when the situation arises.