The San Jose Sharks Have TRADED Star Forward Timo Meier To The New Jersey Devils in a Huge Deal. Timo Meier and Scott Harrington are going to the NJ Devils for a 2023 and 2024 1st Round Draft Picks, Forwards Fabian Zetterlund and Andreas Johnsson and Defenseman Nikita Okhotiuk and Shakir Mukhamadullin.
This is a Blockbuster Deal days before the NHL Trade Deadline and took hours to see the finalized trade. There were many teams in the mix for Meier as the Vegas Golden Knights, Winnipeg Jets, Carolina Hurricanes, St louis blues, and New York Rangers were all team eyeing this star forward. Will Meier be playing with Nico Hischier or wing on Jack Hughes line well have to wait and see but the NJ Devils have really added some star talent that can help with a playoff push and a spot to win the Stanley Cup.
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What line does he play on? I see him with Jack for his size and toughness.
Thrilled NJ got Meier without loosing to much from the active roster.
The lone roster player to be moved, Zetterlund, will be missed but Meier is a clear upgrade no question. Beyond that I've always liked Mukhamadullin, so I'm sad to see him go; but with all the D in our system, I can see why he's the guy out as Hughes/Nemec arent touchable, we have Siegs/Ham signed long term, and we got a bunch of depth prospect beyond that.
Finally, Im happy about the conditional 2024; while it will most likely be a 1st, it having the fall-back of being a 2nd makes me less stressed 😅. (And remember, signing conditions are no longer a thing)
This trade was set up a couple of years in advance. Multiple first round picks and high first round picks strengthened the Devils prospect pool. The Devils did not give up Mercer, Hughes, or Nemec. All of which should be key players going forward lessening the blow of giving up two late first round picks. Hughes,Hischier, Bratt,Hamilton and Meier is a great core to build around.
SJ fleeced nicely by the Devils they arguably scored SJ best player and prospects for zero big name prospects and late first rounders
I too will miss Zetts but this is a great trade and I think Fitz might have another move coming up
If there's no extension, we got hosed. If he signs Meier LT now, it's a great trade for both, though I give the edge to the Sharks. They restocked their depleted prospect pool for 1 player. They really needed D prospects and got 2, one mid tier and one top tier with Russia political risk. Zetterlund also fits well with that team. Right now he's an okay third liner, could develop into a second liner and won't be eating much cap while SJ rebuilds for the next 1.5-3 years. He'll be given regular NHL minutes and a chance to rise in their lineup before they start bringing up Barracudas like Bordeleau that they have been holding back on to improve their draft lottery chances.
i think if NJ re signs him they ripped of SJ, those first are like Toronto's first rounder.
This changes everything! LFGD!
I am going to miss Zetterlund and the 1st Round Pick (2023) the most, but I’m extremely pleased that the Devils retained their Top 5 prospects (Hughes, Nemec, Holtz, Gritsyuk, Casey). You could put Muk over Casey, but it’s a moot point. I liked that the Sharks went for quantity over quality, given their awful prospect pool. This is a move that should help them and help us. One of my largest sticking points was surrendering top prospects that are incredibly salient to this teams future and sustained success. Cup teams require productive players on ELCs and Fitzy stuck to his guns. Gold star trade for Fitzy.
Now to look at the players we gave…
The truth is Muk, Okhotiuk, and Zetterlund were never going to get a full time gig in Jersey. The Muk pick raised a lot of eyebrows, but it ended up being a significant piece in the Meier trade. One of Okhotiuk or Bahl needed to be moved as they were losing their waiver exemptions this offseason. They chose to go with Bahl as the future #6 D.
Now with Zetterlund, honestly I’m impressed that a 2017 3rd RD Pick turned out to be arguably the largest piece in the Meier trade. It just shows how rewarding it is to draft well, especially in the later rounds. This also is low key handing Holtz a top 9 spot next season (Bratt-Mercer-Holtz) and show’s management still believes in him. I wish them all best with San Jose. I really like this move by Fitz. Hopefully Meier agrees to a reasonable extension! LGD
Won't even notice Shakir or Johnsson missing. Not really notice Nikita either. Mainly Zetterlund. Was hoping it was wood instead on Zetts but oh well
I hate everything about this deal. They will be a cap disaster next year and Zetterlund is a way better fit. Plus a TON of other stuff thrown in for no reason like two 1st rounders
Can’t wait for Wednesday game ! I wonder what number Timo will wear since 28 is taken by Severson
Yesss we got Timo Meier! 😈🖤🔥, this is very amazing! Our depth is ridiculous we have such amazing forwards OUR FIREPOWER IS UNREAL WE ARE TOTALLY A WAGON!
Im looking forward to watching Zetterlund in San Jose. I may keep an eye on them tbh. I don’t really follow any western conference teams so maybe Sharks will be it.
Timo makes this team even more dangerous. He also seems like a sturdier player that brings some physicality
(liked seeing lots of hits at the last game vs LA btw)
I think you probably put him with nico and mercer.
Jack Bratt and yegor
Tatar with palat and Haula could be a solid third line.
I think we could see someone brought in for a 4th liner spot tbh.
And if i wanted to go out on a ledge, a crazy turn of events would be to pick up another goalie and maybe deal Blackwood. I want him here but the dude is fragile. Maybe a rebuild team has more room for that. He is only 26
Soooo happy we got Meier 😈🖤 & we do get the Extension, there’s no way Tom would of given all that up without knowing an extension can get done, also there is sources close to Timo that say he’s willing to get the extension done with NJ! 😈🖤🔥
Net front on powerplay 1 just got that much better
The hockey skatedown – do you now think we are serious cup contenders?
Yesss!!!
Thanks for the coverage. Any idea when can we expect Timo to play for the Devils? I heard he’s day to day which is a bit nerve racking.
I see Sharks fans complaining but I don't think they understand what they got in this trade
Woooooo!!! Let's go!! 😎 Glad it FINALLY happened lol. We've officially hit the "Go" button from this rebuild, and it feels SO good to start ADDING the final pieces to begin trying for cups.
Kinda scared to see what happens after this year. How are they going to resign all pending fa's? Don't want new Jersey to become the next maple leafs, top heavy without enough depth..
I'm surprised SJ didn't want Holtz and they agreed to pickup salary. What I want to know is… with the current deal structure, Meier plays with NJ this season, then next season is he still with NJ with a $10 million dollar qualifying offer? So is this a 1 season or 2 season contract at this point ?
Exactly what this team needed. Amazing
I think we gave up too much for pretty much a playoff rental in Meier.
As of the current CBA you can't do conditional picks based on a player signing.
I am super excited about this move. I got my wish . They traded Fabian zetterlund and Andres Johansson So glad Dawson mercer is staying put
It's not 2 firsts. It's a conditional 2023 1st round pick, 2nd and 7th round pick 2024 then all the players
Sharks got FLEECED.
Zetterlund is a fine young rookie power forward.
Nikita is a quality Defensive prospect. I personally like him more than Bahl.
Andreas is mediocre AHLer who is a salary dump, and Shakir is a gigantic waste of time. A total bust first round reach pick who never wants to leave Russia. Amazing San Jose took him off NJs books & giving them back tremendous value for the blown pick.
A huge fleece job. Hopefully Timo will be extended but only time will tell.
I can't believe some sharks fans are upset..they pretty much got 2 firsts, a former 1st, Zetterlund, a big heavy Dman in Ohutyuk, and Johnson who actually may play well on this team..timo technically an rfa so to get all that for rfa is really good
We still not done, deadline is Friday, would like a bit more size in the bottom 6.. Our 3rd line gonna b Haula Palat and Sharangovich, thats pretty good.. not giving up Holtz is AMAZING.. so F’N HAPPY!!!
In my opinion, Mukhamadullin was the biggest loss here. Zetterlund was close, but I believe that Muk, will ultimately be a first-line Defenseman, and the player we will miss the most, going forward.
I dont understand trading deals but everyone is excited, I'm just happy it's a good season.
Size, skill, shot, physical everything this team is missing and now they got it
as a sharks fan, i am not happy with this trade. You got a stud. We should at least get 3 1st rounders in return.
I'm surprised the Devils actually acquired Timo Meier! I'm so happy they got him!
Just got my Mercer jersey for Christmas and would have been pissed if he got moved of course last time I bought a jersey it was Kovalchuk all black jersey a week before that a%^hole retired.
As a Sharks fan, I'm glad that my team made a good deal with the Devils. We didn't have to sell our souls!!
Leafs fan, we got ours, love this channel because you're not a hater so happy to see you getting yours with Timo.
Hope we meet in the Conference Finals, cheers.
Now if the Devils can secure John Scott they’d for sure be lifting the cup every year for the next decade…….
woooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
Boston's still gonna kick your AZZZ Jersey!🤣😂😅🤣😂
I was cold on Muk when he was picked but I was getting hyped about him more recently. I really hope the guys NJ sent do well and this works out for both teams. Going to miss Zet's fire cellys.