Timo Meier

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Timo Meier ne pouvait pas demander mieux - TVA Sports (TVA Sports)

Les sceptiques ont été confondus: les Devils du New Jersey constitueront une menace. La reconstruction de l'équipe de la banlieue de New York s'est faite ...

«C’est bien de venir à un endroit où il y a plusieurs visages connus, mais aussi des gars avec qui je pourrai parler ma langue natale et parler de mon pays. Ils m’avaient dit de bonnes choses à propos du New Jersey, lui et Jonas. Les jeunes Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt et Nico Hischier, qui constituent le noyau, ont tous joué moins de cinq matchs à ce niveau. «J’ai eu la chance de jouer en séries avec les Sharks. Ils occupent le deuxième rang de la section Métropolitaine et leur billet pour les séries éliminatoires est pratiquement acquis. Je ne crois pas que ce soit un secret de dire que nous sommes au-delà de ce que nous pensions pouvoir être.

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Fantasy hockey rankings - Timo Meier trade reaction (ESPN)

Sean Allen provides the latest updates in who's rising, who's falling, and other player trends from around the league.

[Jack Campbell](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/5473/jack-campbell), G, [Edmonton Oilers](/nhl/team/_/name/edm/edmonton-oilers) (down 47 spots to No. Oshie](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/5034/tj-oshie), W, Washington Capitals [Marcus Pettersson](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3114995/marcus-pettersson), D, [Pittsburgh Penguins](/nhl/team/_/name/pit/pittsburgh-penguins) [Esa Lindell](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3069352/esa-lindell), D, Dallas Stars [Jonas Siegenthaler](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3904190/jonas-siegenthaler), D, [New Jersey Devils](/nhl/team/_/name/nj/new-jersey-devils) [Joonas Korpisalo](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3069266/joonas-korpisalo), G, [Columbus Blue Jackets](/nhl/team/_/name/cbj/columbus-blue-jackets) (up 56 spots to No. [Cale Makar](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4233563/cale-makar), D, [Colorado Avalanche](/nhl/team/_/name/col/colorado-avalanche) (down 10 spots to No. [Ryan Hartman](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3042063/ryan-hartman), C/W, [Minnesota Wild](/nhl/team/_/name/min/minnesota-wild) (up 39 spots to No. [Tom Wilson](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/2970615/tom-wilson), W, [Washington Capitals](/nhl/team/_/name/wsh/washington-capitals) (up 23 spots to No. [Shea Theodore](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3042055/shea-theodore), D, Vegas Golden Knights (up 29 spots to No. [Ryan O'Reilly](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/5208/ryan-o'reilly), C, [Toronto Maple Leafs](/nhl/team/_/name/tor/toronto-maple-leafs) (up 10 spots to No. [Jack Eichel](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3648002/jack-eichel), C, [Vegas Golden Knights](/nhl/team/_/name/vgk/vegas-golden-knights) (up 15 spots to No. Watch for [Tomas Tatar](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/5227/tomas-tatar), [Dawson Mercer](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4697401/dawson-mercer) or [Ondrej Palat](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/2590389/ondrej-palat) getting time with a Hischier-Meier or Hughes-Meier pairing. [Kasperi Kapanen](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3114775/kasperi-kapanen) also waltzes into a [St. [Elias Pettersson](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4233566/elias-pettersson), C/W, Vancouver Canucks (up six spots to No.

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San Jose Sharks Haul in Prospects in Timo Meier Trade (The Hockey News)

Tony Ferrari says the two potential first-round picks will tell if San Jose got a good return for Timo Meier. But the three prospects bring levels of ...

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Timo Meier au New Jersey : l'échange le plus imposant depuis ... (Balle Courbe)

9 joueurs, dont Timo Meier, et 4 choix de repêchages ont été impliqués dans la transaction entre les Sharks et les Devils.

[February 27, 2023] Est-ce que l’échange impliquant Timo Meier est le plus imposant de l’histoire de la LNH? Est-ce le plus imposant échange de l’histoire de la LNH impliquant seulement deux équipes? Fin de la parenthèse. Parenthèse: dans la transaction, San Jose reçoit un choix de 7e ronde au repêchage de 2024.

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Grading Devils' Blockbuster Trade for Timo Meier (The Hockey Writers)

The New Jersey Devils made a splash in a trade that sent Timo Meier to the Garden State and multiple pieces to the San Jose Sharks.

The Sharks got better young players in this deal than the Devils did for Hall, a decent bit of business for general manager Mike Grier, especially if he turns the extra picks into NHL talent. But he has played well defensively in spurts for the Devils when called up to the NHL. It’s reminiscent of what the Devils got While he’s barely played in the NHL this season, he had 29 points in 35 games with the Utica Comets in the American Hockey League. However, he did produce at a 40-point pace with the Devils in 2021-22. He’s not a long-term solution for the Sharks, but they are getting back someone who could be an NHLer for them on a short-term extension if he takes this opportunity and runs with it. [Devils drafted 20th overall](https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/2033088) in the 2020 draft. His puck skills need work; his inability to move the puck in transition has been problematic. The Devils also received a few minor leaguers to help the Sharks get under the limit of 50 contracts. That likely means they have an idea that Meier is open to signing long-term with the organization. He’ll likely be a 6th/7th defenseman-type with Kevin Bahl and Brendan Smith, but more defensive depth can never hurt ahead of the playoffs. Here are the full details of the conditions:

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Source - Devils acquire Timo Meier in trade with Sharks (ESPN)

Timo Meier is headed to New Jersey after the Devils acquired the Swiss forward in a trade with the Sharks on Sunday, a source confirmed to ESPN.

In seven seasons with the Sharks, he topped 20 goals five times and 30 goals three times. "Everyone is talking to San Jose about Timo Meier," one rival Eastern Conference front office executive said during the All-Star break. The Devils, who have made the playoffs just once since 2012 and underwent a rebuild in recent years, are a year ahead of schedule, general manager Tom Fitzgerald told ESPN last month.

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Devils acquire forward Timo Meier from Sharks (Sportsnet.ca)

The Swiss-born Meier was second on the rebuilding Sharks in scoring this season, with 52 points (31 goals, 21 assists) in 57 games.

When Meier is on the ice, high-event hockey is the norm.” Meier, 26, will be a restricted free agent this off-season after his four-year, $24-million deal expires. is at his best when pushing the pace.

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Devils to acquire Meier from Sharks (TSN)

The New Jersey Devils are acquiring forward Timo Meier from the San Jose Sharks, pending the official trade call, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre ...

LeBrun also reports that there is no contract extension in place between Meier and the Devils as part of the deal. In 443 career games, all with the Sharks, Meier has scored 151 goals and added 161 assists. The 26-year-old has 28 goals and 20 assists in 49 games this season.

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Devils acquire Timo Meier from Sharks: Source (The Athletic)

Meier, 26, has 52 points (31 goals, 21 assists) in 57 games this season.

Meier has been the team’s best offensive player over the past two years and could, in theory, still be part of a veteran-heavy core along with [Tomas Hertl](https://theathletic.com/nhl/player/tomas-hertl-ujb69oMzy32EnMpV/) and [Logan Couture](https://theathletic.com/nhl/player/logan-couture-yl9o1AFYyJRjG3Zm/) for the next several seasons. [Erik Karlsson](https://theathletic.com/nhl/player/erik-karlsson-wfs21WC1MyiivfTP/), who has four years left on his contract at $11.5 million per season but is also having the best offensive season by a defenseman in three decades. Karlsson has a full no-movement clause, but has publicly spoken about the desire to win many times this season. [Brent Burns](https://theathletic.com/nhl/player/brent-burns-AfvXrrumMaC5g1Tg/) this past summer was a minor step, but this is a leap toward a new era. - His contract extension is not part of the deal. The move is pending the official trade call.

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New Jersey Devils To Acquire Timo Meier (prohockeyrumors.com)

The big winger already has 31 goals this season through 57 games, after scoring 35 last season, and averages 20 minutes a night for the Sharks. He instantly ...

To keep up in the arms race, New Jersey has landed their own difference-making forward—one who could be the best of the bunch, at least right now. If he desires to test the open market, he could agree to the qualifying offer for a one-year deal, and hit unrestricted free agency in the summer of 2024. [Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reports](https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1629976710711062528?s=20) that [Scott Harrington](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/h/harrisc01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.prohockeyrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-26_hr) is also expected to go to New Jersey in the deal. After years of rebuilding, stockpiling prospects and draft picks, the Devils are a dangerous group despite being one of the youngest in the NHL. The Metropolitan Division has already seen plenty of incoming star power, with At the NHL trade deadline, veteran players on expiring contracts are often dealt to contenders for a package of future assets. The winger is due a $10MM qualifying offer this summer because of how his current contract is structured and he will have plenty of leverage in negotiations. LeBrun [adds](https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1629962814445039616?s=20) that there is not yet a contract extension in place. [Vladimir Tarasenko](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/t/tarasvl01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.prohockeyrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-26_hr) and [Bo Horvat](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/h/horvabo01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.prohockeyrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-26_hr) joining the New York Rangers and New York Islanders, respectively, and could see [Patrick Kane](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/k/kanepa01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.prohockeyrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-26_hr) join the bright lights of Broadway this week. [Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports adds](https://twitter.com/renlavoietva/status/1629970719269330946?s=20) that the Sharks will retain 50% of Meier’s remaining contract. Whether he plays with Swiss countryman [Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic](https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1629960215390048257) and [Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet](https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1629960435507003393?s=20) are reporting that San Jose Sharks forward [Timo Meier](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/meierti01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.prohockeyrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-26_hr) has been dealt to New Jersey, pending the official trade call with the league.

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Devils Acquire Timo Meier From Sharks: Reports (The Hockey News)

The New Jersey Devils have reportedly acquired forward Timo Meier from the San Jose Sharks, according to multiple reports.

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Dossier Timo Meier : les Hurricanes ne seraient plus dans la course (DansLesCoulisses)

En effet, plusieurs gros noms ont déjà changé d'adresse. Bo Horvat, Vladimir Tarasenko, Dmitri Orlov et Ryan O'Reilly, pour n'en nommer que quelques- ...

nothing done yet there. [February 26, 2023]

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Elliotte Friedman, Pierre Lebrun Report Timo Meier to New Jersey ... (Pucks and Pitchforks)

The New Jersey Devils finally won the Timo Meier sweepstakes. After months of negotiations, multiple reports say that the former Shark is heading east.

The Devils got their man, and it was the perfect fit for a team on the rise. Honestly, they’ve been at least [loosely tied to the Swiss superstar for years](https://pucksandpitchforks.com/2021/05/24/new-jersey-devils-timo-meier-legitimate-trade-option/). [New Jersey Devils](https://pucksandpitchforks.com/new-jersey-devils-editorials/) have been tied to Timo Meier for months.

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Timo Meier avec les Devils? (Le Journal de Montréal)

Les Devils du New Jersey auraient fait l'acquisition de l'attaquant des Sharks de San Jose Timo Meier.

Meier était considéré comme l’une des cibles de choix en vue de la date limite des transactions du 3 mars prochain. Pour le moment, on ne sait pas ce qu’aurait obtenu la formation californienne en retour du patineur de 26 ans. Les Devils du New Jersey auraient fait l’acquisition de l’attaquant des Sharks de San Jose Timo Meier.

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Les Sharks échangent Timo Meier (Habsolument Fan)

C'est maintenant officiel, Timo Meier a finalement été échangé par les Sharks et il prend la direction du New Jersey et ira rejoindre ses compatriotes suisses ...

Meier connait une autre grosse saison actuellement avec déjà 31 buts et 52 points en 57 matchs. L'échange a été complété sans qu'il y ait d'entente pour une prolongation de contrat. C'est maintenant officiel, Timo Meier a finalement été échangé par les Sharks et il prend la direction du New Jersey et ira rejoindre ses compatriotes suisses Nico Hischier et Jonas Siegenthaler.

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Timo Meier passe aux Devils du New Jersey (DansLesCoulisses)

Timo Meier est le prochain gros nom à s'ajouter à une formation aspirante, soit les Devils du New Jersey, rejoignant ainsi son ami suisse Nico Hischier.

Le Suisse n’est âgé que de 26 ans, ce qui cadre parfaitement avec la culture «jeunesse» et dynamique des Devils 2.0 qui s’installe au New Jersey. La patience peut tellement avoir un bon goût quand ça tourne de cette façon, n’est-ce pas? Avant d’étaler certains détails, je crois qu’il est capital de souligner que les Devils du New Jersey sont l’exemple parfait «qu’une reconstruction bien orchestrée peut fonctionner», comme l’a souligné le journaliste Kevin Dubé.

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NHL rumors: Sharks trade Timo Meier to Devils, ending weeks of ... (NBC Sports Bay Area)

After weeks of trade rumors, Sharks forward Timo Meier appears to be on his way to the East Coast.

However, LeBrun reported the Devils still view Meier as a long-term piece. LeBrun also reported Sunday that [five teams were involved](https://www.tsn.ca/video/~2636023) in trade discussions for Meier at one point, including the Carolina Hurricanes, Winnipeg Jets and St. [a situation he described](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/sharks/sharks-timo-meier-yet-field-contract-extension-talks-another-nhl-team) as "challenging."

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Report: Devils land star winger Timo Meier from Sharks (thescore.com)

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New Jersey is the latest team in the Eastern Conference to take a big swing leading up to the March 3 deadline. The Devils have officially opened their contention window this campaign and are primed to make the playoffs after a four-season drought. Despite playing for the struggling Sharks, Meier fits that profile perfectly. The Swiss product injects more star power into a squad that already features the likes of Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier. However, the Sharks are reportedly retaining 50% of his salary, according to [LeBrun](https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1629962814445039616).

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NH | Les Sharks céderaient l'attaquant Timo Meier aux Devils (La Presse)

Il se joindra aux Devils en vue d'une course vers les éliminatoires, après que les Rangers et les Islanders, leurs rivaux de la grande région de New York, ...

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Devils trade for Sharks star Timo Meier | What it means, trade details ... (nj.com)

The Devils acquired star Sharks winger Timo Meier from the San Jose Sharks on Sunday, according to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.

[per Pierre LeBrun](https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1630018502567264258). ET): The trade is official, NOTE: This is a developing story.

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Timo Meier s'en va au New Jersey - TVA Sports (TVA Sports)

Les Sharks de San Jose ont échangé l'attaquant Timo Meier et le défenseur Scott Harrington aux Devils du New Jersey, dimanche.

Les Sharks retiennent également 50 pour cent du salaire de Meier dans la transaction. - À lire aussi:

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NHL trade deadline: Devils acquire Timo Meier from Sharks in ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

Timo Meier is off to greener pastures after developing into one of the NHL's premier wingers with the San Jose Sharks.

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Timo Meier trade: Why Sharks dealt their leading goal-scorer to ... (Sporting News)

The Devils are finally buyers at the NHL trade deadline, and they took advantage of the market with a trade for star forward Timo Meier.

According to LeBrun, the trade does not include a contract extension for Meier. The Sharks reportedly are retaining 50 percent of Meier's remaining salary. Here's why the Sharks traded Meier ahead of the deadline. The deal will allow Grier to partially reset a franchise that needs change. Additionally, the prospect of a long-term extension didn't seem promising. The Sharks, on the other hand, will play out the rest of the season without their leading goal-scorer.

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With Meier going to Jersey, Kane moves atop Trade Bait Board (TSN)

With five days to go until the NHL Trade Deadline, there's a new No. 1 on TSN's Trade Bait Board. But for how long? TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reports ...

28 1 Yr 1 29 2 Yrs 2 UFA The Blueshirts, who have already loaded up with forwards Vladimir Tarasenko and Tyler Motte, cleared some cap room this weekend by trading winger Vitali Kravtsov to Vancouver and waiving centre Jake Leschyshyn. 1 on TSN's Trade Bait Board. With five days to go until the NHL Trade Deadline, there's a new No.

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LNH | Les Sharks cèdent l'attaquant Timo Meier aux Devils (La Presse)

Les Devils du New Jersey ont fait l'acquisition de l'attaquant Timo Meier dans une imposante transaction avec les Sharks de San José, dimanche.

Le directeur général des Devils, Tom Fitzgerald, s’attend à être capable de faire signer un contrat à long terme à Meier. Meier pourrait devenir joueur autonome avec compensation à la fin de la campagne et il pourrait toucher 10 millions la saison prochaine. Les Devils du New Jersey ont fait l’acquisition de l’attaquant Timo Meier dans une imposante transaction avec les Sharks de San José, dimanche.

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New Jersey Devils acquire forward Timo Meier from San Jose Sharks (USA TODAY)

Timo Meier, a three-time 30-goal scorer, was traded to the New Jersey Devils by the San Jose Sharks as part of a massive deal.

If New Jersey transfers its 2024 first-round pick under Condition A, New Jersey will instead transfer its own first-round pick in 2025 should they reach the 2024 Eastern Conference final. Harrington has spent the majority of 2022-23 with the Sharks, scoring one goal and six assists in 28 contests. Condition B: If New Jersey reaches this year's Eastern Conference final (and Meier plays in at least 50% of the playoff games) or the 2024 conference finals, New Jersey will transfer its 2024 first-round pick to San Jose (top 10 protected) instead of a second-rounder. In addition to Meier, the Devils get forward Timur Ibragimov, defensemen Scott Harrington and Santeri Hatakka, goaltender Zachary Emond and a 2024 fifth-round pick. They also have to sign RFA Jesper Bratt in the offseason. The Devils add a speedy 6-1, 220-pound power forward with three 30-goal seasons to their talented mix.

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Devils acquire star forward Timo Meier from Sharks for picks ... (CBSSports.com)

Meier has been the top player on the NHL trade market for weeks.

Zetterlund, 23, is in the midst of a decent rookie season with six goals and 14 assists in 45 games. Meier has eclipsed the 30-goal mark in three of those seasons, and he has scored at least 20 goals on five different occasions. With Meier on the ice in five-on-five situations, the Sharks have controlled a staggering 57.84% of the expected goals,

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Devils acquire Timo Meier in blockbuster trade with Sharks | CBC ... (CBC.ca)

The New Jersey Devils acquired Timo Meier from the San Jose Sharks in a blockbuster trade Sunday in advance of the NHL trade deadline.

The opposite is going on in New Jersey, with a team perhaps a half-step ahead of schedule to make the playoffs. This is just part of trying to build success." "We have a lot of work to do. "When you can add a player like Timo Meier to the lineup that you feel is growing and getting stronger each day, it really puts a smile on my face." "There's realities at play here with the salary cap and the salary structure of our group," Sharks GM Mike Grier said. In return, the Devils got Meier, defenceman Scott Harrington and prospects Timur Ibragimov, Santeri Hatakka and Zach Emond.

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Meier, Prospects, Pick Acquired by Devils in Trade with Sharks ... (NHL.com)

Harrington, Hatakka, Ibragimov, Emond, and 2024 fifth-round pick round out the trade for New Jersey.

If New Jersey's first-round pick in 2024 NHL Draft is a top 10 selection, New Jersey will have the option to instead transfer its own first-round pick in 2025 NHL Draft to San Jose. Before his professional experience, Meier played in the QMJHL for parts of three seasons with Halifax (2013-14 to 2015-16) and then Rouyn-Noranda in 2015-16. The last time Meier appeared in the post-season was in 2018-19, when he helped San Jose advance to the Western Conference Final and logged 15 points (5g-10a) in 20 games played. The forward's 52 points ranked second on San Jose this season, while his 13 power-play goals rank seventh (tie) in the NHL and established a career-high. The New Jersey Devils today acquired forwards Timo Meier, Timur Ibragimov, defensemen Scott Harrington, Santeri Hatakka, goaltender Zachary Emond and a fifth-round pick (originally Colorado's selection) in the 2024 NHL Draft via trade with the San Jose Sharks in exchange for New Jersey's first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft (conditional), defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Nikita Okhotiuk, forwards Andreas Johnsson and Fabian Zetterlund, a conditional second-round selection in the 2024 NHL Draft and a seventh-round selection in 2024. Meier has recorded 31 goals and 21 assists to total 52 points in 57 games with the Sharks this season.

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NHL trade grades: Devils make a big splash with Timo Meier trade (The Athletic)

If this isn't a perfect deal for the Devils, we'd like to see one.

[one of the top prospect](https://theathletic.com/4150519/2023/02/07/nhl-prospect-trade-board/) trade chips by me a few weeks ago and the [68th-ranked](https://theathletic.com/4046339/2023/01/17/nhl-players-prospects-ranking-young/) under-23 player in January. He’s been out most of the season, but he played a few games for the Sharks in 2021-22. I think it’s likely the Sharks got two or three NHL players with long careers heading and Mukhamdullin has a solid chance to have an impactful career. Meier elevates one of the NHL’s best offenses in New Jersey and gives either Jack Hughes or Nico Hischier a true star linemate. He’s an excellent skater with a great compete level and has a ton of pace, energy and physicality in his game. For the Devils, he’s more of a 5-7D who provides veteran depth at the position. From an on-ice perspective, the only issue is whether he’s the right wing on a line with [Jack Hughes](https://theathletic.com/nhl/player/jack-hughes-yvxR1X9SJYkHGEoL/) or [Nico Hischier](https://theathletic.com/nhl/player/nico-hischier-YN1EPyFaE4YBBD5C/). They gave up presumably low first-rounders, none of their most valuable assets and got the cap relief necessary to make the best player on the market fit, and they outbid their direct competition. The package Mike Grier wound up accepting is headlined by three main pieces: the first-round picks (one protected) and Mukhamadullin, a toolsy first-round defenseman in 2020. Corey Masisak, who covers the Sharks and previously covered the Devils, compared him to [Logan Couture](https://theathletic.com/nhl/player/logan-couture-yl9o1AFYyJRjG3Zm/) on “The Athletic Hockey Show,” saying that he had high 1C potential and is playing wing because slotting him as a 3C seems wasteful. And to be clear, this felt like it’d be the outcome for weeks. They didn’t just get the best player on the market, they got one that fills a need, in the short- and long-term, and checks nearly every box on the assessment sheet.

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Meier traded to Devils by Sharks for 4 players, 3 draft picks (NHL.com)

Timo Meier was traded to the New Jersey Devils by the San Jose Sharks on Sunday.

63) by the Devils in the 2017 NHL Draft, Zetterlund had eight points (three goals, five assists) in 14 games last season, his first in the NHL. Johnsson, 28, has 29 points (nine goals, 20 assists) in 36 games with Utica of the American Hockey League. "I like to shoot the puck and try to get to the net, those areas where I can be a threat to score. "It's the skill set, the ability to score goals, and the body size. "I could sit there and say I'm confident (we will re-sign him), but what I am confident in is who we are and what we what we can sell ... "The players told me where they were, and it's no different than in the past. The Devils (39-15-5), who are 8-2-1 in their past 11 games, are second in the Metropolitan Division, three points behind the Carolina Hurricanes. We weren't buyers in the past for the obvious. If that pick is in the top 10, the Devils will have the option of transferring their first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft instead. Selected by San Jose in the first round (No. The Devils also received defensemen Scott Harrington and Santeri Hatakka, forward prospect Timur Ibragimov, goalie prospect Zachary Emond, and a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. "The last couple of weeks you kind of heard the rumors and talk out there, and you expect something will happen, and New Jersey was always in there," Meier said.

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