The trade market this season should be unusually hot, with most teams needing to make lateral money-in, money-out moves if they want to improve their teams (as well as a middling free-agent class). One player on the block is New Jersey Devils forward and pending RFA Yegor Sharangovich, somewhat of a cap casualty after a disappointing 2022-23 campaign. Today, New Jersey Hockey Now’s James Nichols named the Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks, Seattle Kraken, and Washington Capitals as reasonable trade destinations for the Belarusian forward.
The 25-year-old saw his production dip to 13 goals and 30 points this year after scoring 24 goals and 46 points in 2021-22 and is coming off a two-year, $2MM per season deal. He’s still in a position to earn a small raise on that cap hit, and all the above destinations should provide more opportunity (and, therefore, breakout potential) for Sharangovich to provide good value on his next contract. It shouldn’t cost too much to pry his services away from the Garden State, either.
More out of the Eastern Conference today:
- Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman told reporters today he doesn’t envision moving either of Detroit’s first-round picks in this year’s draft (ninth and 17th overall). Yzerman did infer he’d be willing to trade one or more of his three second-round picks, which could easily see themselves on the move with Detroit looking to make a run at the postseason in 2024. This may be some sobering news to Ottawa Senators fans, considering Detroit is gaining steam as a top trade destination for winger Alex DeBrincat. If it does turn out that way, they may have to settle for a 2024 first-round selection or multiple later-round picks.
- There were some spotty rumors popping up over the past few days about a potential buyout for the Toronto Maple Leafs – namely, defenseman T.J. Brodie. The Toronto Sun’s Terry Koshan relayed a report from a source today, though, that said there’s “no truth” Toronto and new general manager Brad Treliving are considering anything of the sort. Brodie, under contract at $5MM through next season, has been the team’s most consistent defensive specialist over the life of his deal but seemed a step out of place at times during the team’s playoff run this season.
I still don’t understand Yzerman unloading Hronek, But he loved Adam Erne and Fabbri and he seemingly refuses to see Zadina for what he really is.
I thought that the talk about buying out TJ Brodie was nothing more than click bait. But would Treliving be looking to move TJ since he still has value and his Cap hit could go towards an upgrade. Will Treliving consider moving Jankrok to clear Cap space. The biggest question is will Treliving consider moving a core piece maybe even Mathews depending on how the negotiations are progressing. Is there a better option out there for a goalie than Sammy. Sounds like Scheen has negotiated himself right out of town,can’t believe that we haven’t heard a word about Accari. It’s a guarantee that Woll and Knies will be in the lineup but will Holmberg and McMann also make the jump, if so that’s got to go a long way to circumvent the Cap having 4 player’s for under four million. Can’t wait to see what Treliving brings in and doesn’t bring back to make for a successful regular season that translates into playoff success. Cheerz
Detroit has a deal in place for Alex, will give up the 17th as part of the trade.