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Okhotyuk was a second-round pick in 2019 and has split his 2023 season between the AHL and NHL. During his time with the Devils, the 22-year-old has scored one goal in 10 games. Okhotyuk will likely report to the AHL following the trade.

Zetterlund has been in-and-out of the Devils lineup this season, scoring six goals with 14 assists (20 points) in 45 games. The 2017 third-round pick has an outstanding shot and will provide some offensive punch in the Sharks' middle-6. Zetterlund should see an increase in usage (12:57 ATOI in NJD) following this trade.

Mukhamadullin was the No.20 overall pick in 2020 and has remained in the KHL since. The 21-year-old defenseman is 6-foot-3, 194 lbs. and has scored six goals with 19 assists (25 points) in 67 games with Ufa Salavat Yulayev (KHL). Mukhamadullin could come to San Jose in 2023-24.

Ibragimov was a sixth-round pick in 2019 and came to North America in 2022 after spending the 2021 season in Finland. Ibragimov has spent the entire season in the ECHL, picking up 11 goals and 21 assists (32 points) in 53 games.

Emond was a sixth-round pick in 2018 and has appeared in just four games this season with Wichita (ECHL). During his time in the AHL a season ago, Emond was 3-4-2 with a 4.48 GAA and .867 SV%.

Hatakka appeared in nine games with the Sharks a season ago but missed most of this year due to injury. He's spent the entire season in the AHL, picking up two assists in eight games. He'll likely report to Binghamton (AHL).

Harrington signed a deal with the Sharks in September and tallied seven points (1G / 6A) in 28 games this season. Harrington provides the Devils' with some organizational depth on the blueline after sending Mukhamadullin and Okhotyuk the other way.

Meier enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2022, scoring 35 goals with 41 assists (76 points) in 77 games. He carried that over into 2023, picking up 31 goals and 21 assists (52 points) in 57 games while ranking third in the NHL in shots on goal (255). In New Jersey, Meier could slot in on a line with fellow Swiss native Nico Hischier. This solidifies the Devils' top-6, with Meier and Hischier driving one line and Jack Hughes on the other. Meier should also bolster their top power-play unit, which is currently 19th in the NHL (20.5%).

Jeannot was an undrafted free agent out of Moose Jaw (WHL), who led all rookies with 25 goals and was eight in points (41) last year. Regression has hit him hard this season, as his SH% has dropped from 19.4% (2022) to 5.7% (2023). Jeannot is a big body (6-foot-2, 208 lbs) that plays an extremely physical brand of hockey. In the last two seasons combined, Jeannot leads all forwards in hits (531) and is second overall, behind only Radko Gudas (558). Jeannot could settle in on the third line with Nick Paul, a similar role he filled in Nashville next to Colton Sissons.

With all of the injuries in Colorado this season, Englund settled in as their No.6 defenseman, posting three assists in 36 games. Despite putting together a solid campaign the Avalanche elected to bring back Johnson, who won a Stanley Cup with them last season. Englund should have a chance to earn more playing time in Colorado.

After winning Stanley Cup with the Avalanche last season, Johnson signed a one-year, $950K deal with the Blackhawks in August. Playing on one of the worst teams in the NHL, Johnson posted just four assists and a minus-25 rating across 58 games. He returns to the Avalanche, bring with him a veteran presence and Stanley Cup experience.