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New York Islanders Can Trade for Top Level Talent

Dec 29, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; New York Islanders forward John Tavares (91) against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild defeated the Islanders 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; New York Islanders forward John Tavares (91) against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild defeated the Islanders 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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James van Riemsdyk

Much like the Edmonton Oilers, it’s no secret that the Toronto Maple Leafs need help on the blue line with competent and serviceable defencemen. The Islanders have a number of those. And all they want in return in van Riemsdyk.

The Toronto winger is nearly on a point-per-game pace with 35 points in 40 games. With the slew of hyper-talented kids the Leafs have coming up they can deal van Riemsdyk without fear of a dip.

In return, the Islanders could give up a package of Thomas Hickey, Devon Toews out in Bridgeport and a third-round pick.

Hickey’s playing second pairing minutes alongside Johnny Boychuk. He could easily slot in anywhere along Toronto’s bottom two pairings.

But the real gem to this trade, for Toronto that is, is Devon Toews. The 22-year-old is playing his first season in the AHL and has hit the ground running with 24 points 35 games with the Sound Tigers. He’s that offensive-defenceman that every team needs.

Chance This Deal Gets Done: B-

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