The Toronto Maple Leafs did a mix of buying and selling on Tuesday.
One of the players they moved will get a massive opportunity on his new team:
Engvall Gets First Line Duties on Long Island
Pierre Engvall never made it out of the bottom-six in Toronto. He wasn't the style of player that fit in the dynamic top-six. He isn't a natural forechecker, but he was fine in the bottom-six.
Traded to the Islanders for a third-round pick, Engvall seems to be some sort of gem for management. They are throwing him right on the top line with captain Anders Lee and Bo Horvat.
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He definitely fits New York's system better than Toronto's. The only question is, did the Maple Leafs make a mistake getting rid of him?
Source Maple Leafs Daily:
Former Leaf gets the opportunity of his life with his new team
Do you think Pierre Engvall can turn into a top-liner?
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