Avalanche send D Ryan Graves to Devils with eye on expansion draft
In exchange, the Avalanche acquired forward Mikhail Maltsev and a second-round selection this year from New Jersey.
By trading Graves, along with Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson agreeing to waive his no-movement clause, the team can protect defensemen Devon Toews, Cale Makar and Samuel Girard. The Devils have plenty of room to protect Graves.
Protected lists are due Saturday, and the expansion draft is Wednesday.
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