Fansided · Oct 27, 2020
Islanders: Devon Toews Signs Huge Contract With Avalanche
New York Islanders defenseman Devon Toews (25) (Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports)
Former Islanders defenseman Devon Toews got paid handsomely by the Colorado Avalanche. We’re starting to see why Lamoriello pulled the trigger.
Remember two weeks ago when Devon Toews was traded and insanity ensued? Well, today we found out the reason why Lou Lamoriello and the Islanders traded Toews to the Colorado Avalanche.
Toews signed a four-year $16.4 million ($4.1 million AAV) deal. There is no way in hell the Islanders could’ve paid him that much money. $3 million against the cap? Sure, that would make sense but $4.1 would’ve been impossible for Lou.