:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72407426/1482994140.0.jpg "Devils-Flames trade: New Jersey acquires RW Tyler Toffoli from Calgary for W Yegor Sharangovich")
The New Jersey Devils have acquired RW Tyler Toffoli from the Calgary Flames for W Yegor Sharangovich and a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. The Devils had been looking to move Sharangovich before the draft on Wednesday, per reports. The Flames also had been trying to sign Toffoli but it appeared he was unwilling to stay in Calgary. Toffoli has one year remaining on his current contract worth $4.25 million.
This is a good move for both sides. Sharangovich had fallen out of favor with head coach Lindy Ruff during the 2022-23 season. He was benched at times late in the season and during the playoffs. As a restricted free agent, the Flames can sign Sharangovich to a bridge deal and see if he can recapture some of 2021-22, when he had 46 points in 76 games.
This is a solid move for the Devils as well. Toffoli gives New Jersey another option at right wing to pair with either Nico Hischier or Jack Hughes. Toffoli can also play on a third line and on the power play. Really, what Toffoli brings is a bit of grit, good size and plenty of playoff experience. Toffoli had 14 points for the Los Angeles Kings when they won the Stanley Cup back in 2014. He also was a key component in helping the Montreal Canadiens advance to the Cup out of nowhere a few seasons ago in 2021.