The New Jersey Devils spent what could be two first-round picks to get Timo Meier from the San Jose Sharks. Even if they lose both picks, it will be worth it since the Devils re-signed Meier for eight years. However, it puts the Devils in a weird spot. Now, the Devils have to really consider any deal that involves a first-round pick.
For now, the Devils own their 2024 first-round pick. If they make it through the Metropolitan Division, and make it to the Eastern Conference Final, it would hit the conditions on the trade, sending another first-round pick to the Sharks.