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Devils trade for Sharks star Timo Meier | What it means The Devils acquired star Sharks winger Timo Meier from the San Jose Sharks on Sunday, according to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • NJ.COM

Mrazek leads Blackhawks to 4-3 shootout win over Sharks

Petr Mrazek had 45 saves and stopped all three shootout attempts to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to their fifth straight win with a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nico Sturm - Records two helpers Sturm posted two assists and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Sturm recently endured an eight-game point drought, but he's picked up a goal and two assists over his last two outings. The third-liner has matched his career high in points with 20 (12 goals, eight helpers) through 52 contests this season -- he needed 74 games for the same production last year. He's also produced 88 shots on goal, 74 hits and a minus-3 rating in his first campaign with the Sharks.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kahkonen - Takes shootout loss Saturday Kahkonen stopped 32 of 35 shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Kahkonen never had a lead to protect in the contest, as the Blackhawks thrice went up by a goal, only to give it back. They also had the only tally in the shootout, sending Kahkonen to his third straight defeat (0-2-1). The 26-year-old netminder is now at 8-12-5 with a 3.57 GAA and an .885 save percentage through 26 starts this season. He's been sharing the crease pretty evenly with James Reimer lately, though neither goalie should be expected to impress over the rest of the season. The Sharks' next matchup is a fairly favorable one Tuesday versus the Canadiens.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marc-Edouard Vlasic - Picks up pair of assists Vlasic logged two assists, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Vlasic helped out on goals by Evgeny Svechnikov and Erik Karlsson. This was Vlasic's third multi-point effort of the season, two of which have come in his last 10 games. The 35-year-old defenseman doesn't add a lot of offense, but 17 points through 59 outings represents his highest total since 2018-19. He's also recorded 52 shots on net, 87 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Couture - Puts up helper in shootout loss Couture posted an assist, four shots on goal, four PIM and three hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Through nine games in February, Couture has one goal, six helpers and a minus-2 rating. He had the secondary assist on Erik Karlsson's game-tying goal late in the third period to force overtime Saturday. Couture is up to 20 tallies, 29 helpers, 140 shots on net, 100 hits, 55 blocked shots and a minus-19 rating through 60 outings.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Karlsson - Forces overtime Saturday Karlsson scored a goal on six shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Karlsson's goal came with 2:11 left in the third period, and it was enough to force overtime. The defenseman has cooled off a little bit with four points over his last six contests, but he's still been better than a point-per-game in February with three goals and eight assists over nine outings. For the season, the 32-year-old has 19 tallies, 58 helpers, 150 shots on net, 66 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 60 appearances.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob MacDonald - Garners helper Saturday MacDonald produced an assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact MacDonald has picked up two assists over his last four games. Those are his only contributions with the Sharks in 11 outings, and it matches his output from 33 contests with the Avalanche prior to a January trade. MacDonald has added 47 shots on net, 49 hits, 33 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating while filling a bottom-four role between the two teams this season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bonino - Ends five-game slump Bonino scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Bonino ended his five-game slump with a first-period tally to tie the game at 1-1. The 34-year-old forward has scored at least 10 goals in seven straight seasons and nine of his last 10 campaigns. He's up to 19 points, 84 shots on net, 73 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 57 outings overall, playing mainly in a middle-six role.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evgeny Svechnikov - Ripples twine Saturday Svechnikov scored a goal on four shots and added seven hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Svechnikov is gaining some traction in a middle-six role with four goals and an assist over his last seven games. The winger has been a fixture in the lineup for the last month, and he's earned it with solid offense and a physical edge. For the season, he has eight goals, six assists, 56 shots on net, 74 hits and a plus-2 rating through 44 appearances.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Kaut - Bounced to minors Kaut was demoted to AHL San Jose on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Kaut has one goal in three appearances since being acquired by the Sharks. The 23-year-old could be back with the team before Tuesday's game against Montreal.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Zetterlund - Sent to San Jose The Sharks acquired Zetterlund, Shakir Mukhamadullin, Nikita Okhotyuk, Andreas Johnsson and three draft picks, including a 2023 first, from the Devils in exchange for Timo Meier (u...

Impact Zetterlund has tallied six goals and 20 points through 45 games with the Devils this season. The 23-year-old winger dominated the AHL level last year with 24 goals and 52 points. He could see some top-six minutes on the Sharks' depleted roster.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shakir Mukhamadullin - Dealt to Sharks New Jersey traded Mukhamadullin, Fabian Zetterlund, Nikita Okhotyuk, Andreas Johnsson and three draft picks, including a 2023 first, to the Sharks in exchange for Timo Meier (upper...

Impact Mukhamadullin has six goals and 25 points in the KHL this season. The 21-year-old blueliner was selected 20th overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. San Jose will likely look to bring him to North America next season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Johnsson - Headed to San Jose The Sharks acquired Johnsson, Fabian Zetterlund, Nikita Okhotyuk, Shakir Mukhamadullin and three draft picks, including a 2023 first, from New Jersey in exchange for Timo Meier (up...

Impact Johnsson has appeared in just two NHL games this season. The 28-year-old has 29 points in 36 games with AHL Utica. He was likely included in this deal for cap purposes but he's expected to join the Sharks immediately after the trade.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikita Okhotiuk - Sent to Sharks San Jose acquired Okhotyuk, Fabian Zetterlund, Andreas Johnsson, Shakir Mukhamadullin and three draft picks, including a 2023 first, from New Jersey in exchange for Timo Meier (upp...

Impact Okhotyuk has one goal and 31 hits in 10 NHL games this season. He's also tallied six points in 20 AHL contests. The 22-year-old blueliner was the 61st overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Okhotyuk could be promoted to the top level soon.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why Timo Meier probably shouldn't play another game for the San Jose Sharks NHL: Timo Meier will not play Saturday when the San Jose Sharks face the Chicago Blackhawks; He might also sit next week’s games against the...

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Bold predictions for the NHL trade deadline: One pick for all 32 teams Patrick Kane on Broadway? Or playing next to Connor McDavid? And where do Jakob Chychrun and Timo Meier land?

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Timo Meier - Won't play Saturday Meier (upper body) won't be in the lineup Saturday versus Chicago, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Meier, who managed to skate Saturday morning, will miss his third straight game. He has registered 31 goals, 52 points, 255 shots on net and 112 hits in 57 contests this campaign. Meier remains day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Montreal. Martin Kaut could see time alongside Tomas Hertl again versus the Blackhawks.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kahkonen - Tending twine Saturday Kahkonen will get the home crease versus Chicago on Saturday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Kahkonen has lost his last two starts despite giving up only five goals on 68 shots. He will try to get back in the win column against the lowly Blackhawks, who are two points back of the Sharks and 30th in the NHL standings. Kahkonen is 8-12-4 with a 3.60 GAA and .884 save percentage this season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NHL trade deadline targets: 10 players who could be on the move over the next week Timo Meier and Patrick Kane are two of the biggest names potentially available before the NHL's March 3 deadline. Here's who else could move...

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Timo Meier trade rumors: Five potential destinations for the Sharks forward at the 2023 deadline The 26-year-old is going to be a restricted free agent this summer.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Blackhawks look to keep win streak alive, visit the Sharks

The Chicago Blackhawks aim to keep a four-game win streak intact when they take on the San Jose Sharks

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steven Lorentz - Sets up shortie Lorentz notched a shorthanded assist and two hits in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Predators.

Impact Lorentz fed Nico Sturm for the Sharks' first goal. The helper was Lorentz's first special-teams point in his three-year NHL career. The 26-year-old is on a similar pace to last season with five goals, seven helpers, 70 shots on net, 90 hits and a minus-10 rating through 57 appearances while filling a bottom-six role in his first year with the Sharks.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE