Columbus does need a 2nd pair LHD but they aren’t trading Jenner (who is their 1c) for one that is also a rental and will be a UFA at the end of next season.

Columbus isn’t in a spot to be paying a premium for rentals.

Toews is good enough and CBJ could really use him, so COL could drop the 4th and still get Jenner, Foudy, and more from CBJ. If not, COL shouldn't do it.

Love Toews and think he'd fit perfectly w CBJ but Boone is THE Columbus Blue Jacket

Boone is not available.

That's a terrible return for Toews. Avs pass.

I think Toews is an absolute stud I'm willing to pay up for him even if he doesn't fit great as a LHD, but there's 4 things here:

* Doubt Colorado opts to move him over Girard
* They need to work out an extention with him
* Not enough value for Colorado, he's gonna cost like twice that
* Boone isn't available