{ "blocks": [ { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Colorado Avalanche are still playoff contenders, even on a four-game losing streak and one point away from losing their second-place Central Division spot to the Winnipeg Jets." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "But if they hope to upgrade their roster for the playoffs, an option they could consider is Tyler Toffoli, who would come with a very wide range of benefits." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Toffoli's power play prowess", "level": 2 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Toffoli is at the front of the Devils' first power-play unit, and has scored five power-play goals this season to show for it. Of his 35 total points on the season, 10 have come from the power play." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0MzE4MzYwMTg2Mzk4MTQ5/usatsi_22496046_168401874_lowres.jpg" }, "caption": "Tyler Toffoli" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Toffoli is also spending more ice time on the power play than he ever has in his career. His career average is 2:11 per game — this season he's seeing 3:10 on average with the man advantage. " } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Digestable contract", "level": 2 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Toffoli is on the last year of a four-year $4.25 million contract. For a contender to add a player of his calibre at this price tag, is something that every playoff-bound team should consider. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "With the Devils retaining some salary and a contract going the other way — this contract could be easily digested by the Avalanche. They currently have $1.24 million in cap space. If they send a roster player (who makes around $2 million), along with a signed prospect and send a player down in a corresponding move they could make this work financially." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "He's Got a Knack For Scoring Goals", "level": 2 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cofbrCmURwU[/embed]" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Toffoli's last season with the Calgary Flames was the peak of his career, when he scored a whopping 34 goals and 73 points in 49 games played. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He is currently the top goal-scorer for the New Jersey Devils with 21 this season, only one behind the top point-scorer Jesper Bratt." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0MzE4Mzc2NTYwOTYwOTY1/usatsi_22070720_168401874_lowres.jpg" }, "caption": "Tyler Toffoli" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He is a closer-ranger shooter, accurate on high-danger shots taken right at the crease, scoring 29.4% of those 34 attempts, and central mid-range shots, scoring 31.8% of those 22 attempts." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " It is clear Toffoli can bring the Avalanche more forward depth, fitting on their second or third line. " } }, { "id": "d3a7y9fl-igjpqkn1", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/THNFlynn/status/1756525951012192347", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1756525951012192347", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Toffoli is now approaching the end of his first and only season with the New Jersey Devils, and his $17 million contract that he signed with the Montreal Canadiens ends. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He's a proven offensive producer who could bring the Avalanche tremendous value — even if it's only for this season." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Related articles", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " Avalanche possess a playoff secret weapon" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " Avalanche should bid for Sabres star" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " Avalanche trying to 'stay positive' after 4-0 loss to Panthers" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " Miles Wood says Avs 'need to bring our best to beat this team'" } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Around the NHL", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " 'He's Not Allowed to Have a Bad Night': Sean Couturier Got an Earful From John Tortorella Before Taking the Game into His Own Hands" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " 'I'm Probably Gonna Respond the Same Way': Evander Kane Shares His View of the Ridly Greig Slap Shot Empty-Netter and Morgan Rielly's Response" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " Boston Bruins Captain Reacts To Upcoming 1000th NHL Game" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Lightning Eyeing Predators Defenseman" } } ] }

3 reasons Avalanche should trade for Toffoli