TRADE ALERT: TOR/VAN

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Vancouver Wolves receives

Tzuyu and S72 TOR 2nd

 

Toronto Legion receives

Edu Stava, S70 VAN 1st and S71 VAN 3rd

 

 

Trade Analysis

 

New general manager, new philosophy. Ryan Power might have stepped down from the Toronto Legion, but he left it in a state that’s literally synonymous with his name: without any pick. Probably in hopes of taking a more balanced approach to team building, new general manager Rylan Peace sent long-time Toronto Legion sharpshooting blueliner Tzuyu to the Vancouver Wolves along with a 2nd round pick two seasons from now. In return, they obtained prospect Edu Stava, a 1st round pick in this offseason’s Entry Draft, and a 3rd round pick next season. With this move, the Legion set themselves down from the bubble position they were in for the last couple of seasons and kickstart what looks like a potentially quick retool before they are competitive again.

 

For the Wolves, this trade represents a short-term solution to the early retirement of Alexander Valiq Trophy favourite Diljodh Starload, which helps keep their competitive window open for one more season, after which Tzuyu will hang her skates too. The fact that the veteran defenseman only has one season left in her career makes it seem like the price to pay to acquire her was steep, but it’ll all be forgotten if the Wolves are able to get back to the Continental Cup Finals.

 

Get to know the players

 

Tzuyu

It will be strange seeing the petite Korean in a different jersey from the Legion’s after she spent the first seven seasons of her decorated VHL career with them. Since joining in Season 63 after being selected 5th overall by Toronto, Tzuyu has established herself as one of the league’s best offensive defensemen, scoring a total of 126 goals and 495 points in 504 games, claiming the Alexander Valiq Trophy in Season 65, thanks to an 87-point haul. A little known fact is that Tzuyu is also a strong presence in her own zone. She’s rarely considered for the Jake Wylde Trophy due to her non-physical style of play, but she’s only 12 shots blocked short of reaching the 1,000 mark, a mark that’s only been reached by 35 defensemen before her.

 

Edu Stava

Edu Stava is a depth forward who’ll be taking his first steps in the VHL this season, his 4th season of eligibility. He’s coming off a breakout campaign in the minors, as he scored 41 goals, 53 assists, good for 94 points (all easily career highs for him) while playing for the overpowered Saskatoon Wild, meaning he also got to lift the Founders’ Cup at the conclusion of the season.

 

People mentioned: @Devise @Peace @tfong @Edustava @Dil

 

VSN Writer McWolf

Edited January 9, 2020 by McWolf