In this video I discuss if The New Jersey Devils May TRADE For San Jose Sharks Star Forward Timo Meier. With the recent NJ Devils 4-3 Shootout win over the San Jose Sharks, I looked closely at Sharks forward Timo Meier and I liked what I saw.
As the NHL trade Deadline approaches teams will be looking to upgrade their roster and the NJ Devils are in a prime position to do so. With the glaring need of a good scoring forward to play alongside Jack Hughes, the Devils have the assets and cap space next year available to do so. What Will it cost to acquire the forward, going by what Mike Grier wants for star defenseman Erik Karlsson with 3 first round picks, will it price GM Tom Fitzgerald out of looking at Meier for his services.
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I think they should go for it. It helps for what we need right now and in the future. They’ve got to keep Bratt though.
The Kotkaniemi situation, was more of a payback, than anything else. They guy is not worth the contract they gave him, and was drafted WAY to high (#3.) Meier would be a GREAT fit in NJ, but his salary….well, it’s a bit of an ask.
I can picture Timo in an NJD jersey and joining countrymen Nico & Jonas! Game vs Seattle tomorrow night should be a battle! LGD!
Meier would be a great get. I am completely ok with letting go of Holtz even though I think he will develop into a dynamic sniper down the road. The Devils still have Arseni Gritsyuk, who should hopefully be coming over from the KHL next season. I think the Sharks will look to add a defensive piece, and the Devils have a bunch of options in Utica to pick from, or even Shakir Mukhamadullin could be an option.
I'd like to trade for him, specially if he resigns with us long term. We have severson, draft picks and defense prospects to move because Nemec and Luke are coming. Mukhamadulin too? Don't know his status
You and I are in lock step my friend.. I want Meier on the Devils and my package would be a 1st rd pick, Holtz, and Yegor. They my want another prospect and that’s fine with me too. They can have Casey. Now to fit him under ther cap you’re probably going to have to trade Graves. Nikita and Bahl can play that role and Marino is returning too
Great video. Agree on everything. Would love to add Meier & Domi, 1st & 3rd line additions. Domi I’m pretty sure we could get but Meier is going to be tough to get him. We also need one of the Ritchie’s to help with size for the playoffs.
Yesss I want Meier! & I want Pasta from the Bruins! ❣️ Let’s Go Devils! 😈🖤 against the Seattle Kraken tomorrow! LGD!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Great comments by everybody. I can't add much. But just wanted to my 2 cents worth in and say
Let's get this guy if it's at all possible. He checks every box of what we need I think. I'm okay with moving any combination of Holtz, Sharongovich, Boqvist, Bahl, Dawes, Zetterland, 1st and
2nd picks. Pretty much anybody but Luke and Nemec. It'll be interesting to see what happens. A lot of teams will be after Timo. Hopefully, we can put together enough of a package to bring Timo
to this future-Stanley Cup winning Devils' team.
Timo Meier is a young, talented offensive player that can be a physical and scoring presence on the wing. He appears to be a natural fit into the Devils top 6. Domi is another interesting idea, he's slumped offensively the past few years but maybe he would fit in with the fast style of play the Devils have. He'd be more of a bottom 6 type, who can provide both toughness and potentially secondary scoring. As long as we don't give up too much, I'd be cool with them getting either player.
Meier not worth 10 million. Should sign Bratt to an extension before gambling on an expensive free agent.
I would much rather see the Devils acquire somebody with size and skill ,also somebody that's NOT gonna kill us on the cap ,it's a pass as far as I'm concerned !
Great video…I agree, get this guy!! I actually think adding Severson will help solve an issue for the off season. He will ask for more $ than he should get from NJ and I would rather sign Graves anyway. When Marino returns, we won’t miss him anyway!!
He’s gonna be a ranger
I don't think the Devils will get Timo Meier. The Devils aren't going for rentals & they aren't going to re-sign him because they have to re-sign Bratt & that would take up a lot of cap space if they signed both of them, even with a lot of contracts coming off the books. And I don't think they will trade Holtz, either.
Timo is literally my dream target. He may be expensive to get. But he'd be worth it. Exactly the kind of player the devils need in the top 6. Heard on Seravallis podcast the rangers want him. DO NOT LET THAT HAPPEN
I read today about a potential trade for Adam Henrique. I would like this a lot. Henrique would bring veteran leadership, clutch play, and add another very good face-off man. This would give us
4 very good to excellent face-off guys in McLeod, Nico, Haula, and then Henrique. I could see Henrique playing a role somewhat similar to Palat, a steadying influence, etc. Very interesting. What do you guys think?
This really hinges on Holtz being the guy Grier wants and there even being a roster player he is interested in. The realistic roster players may not be in Grier's wheelhouse. Without Holtz, I don't see it happening– but even more so the the roster player they want could really be more along the lines of Mercer and not Sharongovich. If SJ is going into a full re-build starting with landing Bedard or Fantilli, they may want younger than 24 or someone they feel has value they can flip again for more draft assets. So I am not sure Sharongovich is the guy. They may take Severson to flip him to another team, he could prob grab them another first round pick, but even then I am not sure. Also worth note that all this doesn't happen in a vacuum and so other teams will throw their hat in the ring as well.
Honestly, I’m ok with not getting Meier. If we are going to trade for Meier, do it on draft day where his value will sink and get a better gauge of his asking price. His QO is also 10 million and negotiating with 2 RFAs in the offseason is going to be a nightmare. Lastly, I don’t want a John Tavares situation where you bring in a big cap hit and not being able to sign quality depth and young players like Mercer.
I know I’m in the minority here. I know the Devils just got out of a rebuild and are looking for what’s next, but I’m just not ready to start shipping off important futures.
Meier is a Tkachuk-like unicorn. Appreciate your realistic take on what we'd have to give up.
Why don’t we just pick him instead of zacha?
I don’t think there is any chance that deal gets done without Nemec included.
Timo would be a great addition for about 7.5 mil a year , not 10 . Bratt deserves similar contract . Don’t trade Graves ( league leader in +/- ) , trade Severson ( quite the opposite for years ) . I like Yegor but he doesn’t possess that “nastyness” valued in playoffs , so package him or/and Holtz . 1st round pick and a prospect on top of that might make a deal . Still unlikely because someone will overpay ( like Florida did in Tkachuk trade )
I can't see the Sharks letting him go without a serious player in return, like Nemec or Mercer. Even with Mercer you are likely adding Holtz. Sharangovich, Bahl, Boqvist, Zetterlund are all fringe prospects in the eyes of other teams. Can't see the idea of getting Severson to have to turn around and make another deal too appealing. I would prefer Lawson Crouse. Probably get him for a lot less and he has the size, speed, toughness, grit and talent to throw beside Hughes and make his life a lot easier.
Excellent analysis. I'm hard pressed to find anything to disagree with (and I'm notorious for doing that). As usual, boils down to what it would cost to get him, and can they sign him long term? He's an excellent player, and would be a great fit with the Devils. Tempting to say just go for it, whatever it takes, but GM's have to think both short and long term, cap issues etc. If they can't land Meier, then maybe focus on Tarasenko as Plan "B".
Definitely would like Meier in the Top 6. He seems to do a little bit of everything and would be great alongside Jack or Nico at LW. At the moment I think this would be more of an offseason move perhaps before or at the draft. Our first round pick in this draft, one of our younger forwards, one of prospect defensemen I feel would have to be included in the deal.
Absolutely they should
I think Horvat would be a better option, need somebody to win face offs
Wanted him in NJ since last off season.
i dont want this guy…who cares if he is swiss…he cost too much
Is it time now to acknowledge what a Lou Lamoriello-like job Fitzy has done? to me, this
guy is one of the best front-office minds in hockey. we are lucky to have him.
Yes yes and yes. He's big, he can score and hes swiss like his friend Nico who happens to be our captain #TradeForTimo
I think no matter who NJ offers in return, the money Meier wants will be more than Fitz will be willing to pay. We still have no idea what is happening with Bratt's contract either. Yeah of course I'd be fully stoked to see Henrique back so I could wear my lucky #14 Jersey again, but they already got Palat for a leadership role and he has the cups. Plus Adam is already 30. If they could get him for a bargain I think they would do it and the fans would be happy to get one of the heroes from the last championship run back on the ice. I think they will use their money on a guaranteed 20 goal scorer guy. Severson has been really kicking A lately and more consistently but he's going to want big bucks and we have D depth right now. Lots of really good comments on this post…
Devils need size/gritty players to compete in the playoffs. While I like Bratt he's invisible when it comes to contact on the forecheck or protecting Hischier/Hughes. They desperately need a top 6 forward like Meier and a gritty bottom 6 player. No way they can afford both Bratt and Meier without severely limiting other needs in the lineup for years to come. Mercer is an important piece to sign in a couple years.
Ball & Holtz are expendable as are many of the bottom forwards.
This is a move NJ should deeply consider. Also reuniting all the Hughes brothers should be seriously considered. Q just started speaking out about clownshow Canucks organization so anything is possible
Great analysis. You make a good point for Meier and there's no doubting his skill/numbers. However, to pay him $9-$10MM going forward is a problem. I'd rather chase Brook Boeser as a strong second-line wing. Boeser's signed for $6.65MM for three more years which is much more palatable. I'd trade Holtz/Yegor/Boquvist (pick 2 of the 3), Bahl and a #1 for Boeser who'll be around for 3 years.