DENVER — Devon Toews finally got to play against the Islanders on Tuesday night at Ball Arena, 16 months and more than a season and a half after the puck-moving defenseman was traded to the Avalanche.
"In a way, it seems like it’s been a lot longer than it has, not playing them at all last year, not even seeing them at any point," Toews said. "It definitely feels like it’s been a couple more years. But it hasn’t been that long in hindsight."
Islanders president and general manager Lou Lamoriello traded Toews on Oct. 12, 2020 for two second-round picks because of salary-cap considerations.