Sat, Jun 29, 2019 at 11:14am

PANTHERS, AVALANCHE SWAP JOURNEYMEN

The Florida Panthers acquired forward Dominic Toninato from the Colorado Avalanche for defenseman Jacob MacDonald.

What does it give the Florida Panthers
The Panthers lost captain and fourth-line center Derek MacKenzie to retirement this off-season, so Toninato adds organizational depth. He may compete for a job on the fourth line but is more likely to spend most of 2019-20 in the AHL.

What does it give the Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche may have early-season injuries to deal with on defense in 2019-20, namely Erik Johnson and Ian Cole. Therefore, they may need some depth in the AHL. Enter MacDonald, who played two NHL games in 2018-19.

Fantasy impact
There is nothing to see here. Move along.

Player focus

Colorado Avalanche

Jacob MacDonald D/LW

Florida Panthers

Dominic Toninato RW/C