NHL trade deadline: Devils reportedly acquiring Timo Meier from Sharks

The New Jersey Devils landed their big fish ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline by getting Timo Meier from the San Jose Sharks, as first reported by TSN and The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.

LeBrun notes that the official trade call still needs to be made, so stay tuned for an updated look at the trade from the perspective of both teams.

Still pending the official trade call, but hearing that the New Jersey Devils have acquired Timo Meier from the San Jose Sharks@TSNHockey @TheAthleticNHL

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) February 26, 2023

Meier isn’t cheap, but he’ll likely be worth it for the Devils

According to LeBrun, one crucial aspect of the Meier trade is that it’s not expected to come with a…