Avalanche ink Devon Toews to four-year extension

The Colorado Avalanche have reached a deal with their newly acquired defenceman.

The team announced that they have signed veteran d-man Devon Toews to a four-year, $16.4 million contract extension with an average annual value of $4.1 million.

Toews was initially acquired in a trade that sent two future draft picks to the New York Islanders earlier this month.

The 26-year old has amassed 11 goals and 35 assists in 116 career NHL games.