Trade Between Sharks & Devils Has Officially Been Completed

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Hunter Bowman
April 10, 2024 (2:48 PM)

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The trade that sent Timo Meier from the San Jose Sharks to the New Jersey Devils during the 2023 deadline is now in the spotlight, but with an unexpected twist. As the Devils find themselves out of playoff contention, the conditions of the trade have finally been met.

Initially, the deal was supposed to give the Sharks the Devils' first-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. However, with the Devils now out of the playoffs, the pick will be their second-round selection instead, surprising many.

Draft Pick Condition Update:

With #NJDevils eliminated from playoff contention yesterday, the 2024 2nd round pick sent to #SJSharks in the Timo Meier trade will NOT upgrade to a 2024 1st round pick.

This changes things for both teams. San Jose has already gained young talent like Fabian Zetterlund and Quentin Musty from the trade. But the missed playoffs for the Devils means the Sharks won't get the expected first-round pick, impacting their future prospects.

For the Sharks, holding onto their own first-round pick, along with others from trades like the one for Erik Karlsson, gives them chances to improve during their rebuild. With multiple opportunities to get top talent, San Jose's future looks bright.

The Devils now have to decide what to do with their draft pick. They could use it to get a veteran player for a playoff push next season or add more young talent to their roster. Either way, this trade will be remembered by both teams for a long time.

Source: Hockeypatrol
Trade completed between the New Jersey Devils and the San Jose Sharks