Confirmed Trade: [SEA/SJS] Jaycob Megna for 2023 4th round pick

[Homesick]

I know that. I don’t hate the trade because it will make the Sharks a little worse, and it’s definitely funny that Karlsson keeps turning AHLers into viable NHL partners that the Sharks can trade for real assets. I dunno, it just feels arbitrary.

Maybe the Sharks are opening up a contract slot for something else? IIRC they were at 50 contracts.

Yes. To trade Karlsson to the Oilers for cap dumps and picks/prospects

 

[SelltheTeamFrancesco]

Damn I was thinking who would trade a 4th round pick for Jayson Megna.

 

[wonton15]

Better Jaycob than Jayson Megna I guess

 

[FlameChampion]

Seems like a dumb move from the Sharks perspective. Not sure I understand it, other than just to tank harder?

Not a big deal at the end of the day though lol

 

[TheBeard]

But why? Megna was solid, played well with Karlsson.

Are you being serious?

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Someone better check on SJSharks72 he is probably losing his mind right now as he was excepting a 2nd round pick + a prospect.

I was wrong too I was expecting a later round pick, at least San Jose got something as Megna was acquired by SJ as a free agent.

 

[TheBeard]

This right here. I'm thinking Jagr. Maybe Forsberg. If I had to choose I'd sign that Thornton guy.

Carey price.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

I'm a little bit surprised that Seattle is the team that San Jose agreed to deal with for Megna. I think that a team who was more cap-strapped could've offered more as deadline day came closer.

 

[Kcoyote3]

I know that. I don’t hate the trade because it will make the Sharks a little worse, and it’s definitely funny that Karlsson keeps turning AHLers into viable NHL partners that the Sharks can trade for real assets. I dunno, it just feels arbitrary.

Maybe the Sharks are opening up a contract slot for something else? IIRC they were at 50 contracts.

This is a good point. A package for Meier probably has a bunch of pieces signed to contracts

 

[Bizz]

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Any time you can get a 4th from a player who has been put on waivers and cleared 5 times you're doing alright. I like Megna, I think he's fine, but the Sharks aren't going to win anything with him during the life of his contract. Might as well deal while the dealing is good.

he's improved significantly since the last time he was waived, but I wish we had gotten a bit more for a cost-controlled Defensive Defenseman who held his own well enough in the top 4 on a team with little to no Defensive depth.

 

[Gecklund]

Someone better check on SJSharks72 he is probably losing his mind right now as he was excepting a 2nd round pick + a prospect.

I was wrong too I was expecting a later round pick, at least San Jose got something as Megna was acquired by SJ as a free agent.

Who the f*** even are you? Cute that you can remember me. No idea who you are though.

 

[Bizz]

I know that. I don’t hate the trade because it will make the Sharks a little worse, and it’s definitely funny that Karlsson keeps turning AHLers into viable NHL partners that the Sharks can trade for real assets. I dunno, it just feels arbitrary.

Maybe the Sharks are opening up a contract slot for something else? IIRC they were at 50 contracts.

That and I think Knyzov's coming back this week.

 

[Sky04]

But why? Megna was solid, played well with Karlsson.

Because Karlsson is getting traded too?

 

[Juxtaposer]

That and I think Knyzov's coming back this week.

That might actually be it. Knyzhov was a solid partner to Karl because Knyzhov went down and is the better player between him and Megna.

 

[Maurice of Orange]

That and I think Knyzov's coming back this week.

Knyzhov was a top 4 defender in San Jose before all of his injuries if he can make it back from the injuries after not playing an NHL game in such a long while it would be extraordinary.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Knyzhov was a top 4 defender in San Jose before all of his injuries if he can make it back from the injuries after not playing an NHL game in such a long while it would be extraordinary.

There’s no pressure for him to come in and perform well, he can really ease his way into the lineup since this is a lost season anyway. I liked him a lot before he got hurt and really hope he can come back fully healthy.

 

[Maurice of Orange]

I could see them moving Soucy for help.

It’s possible they push Soucy to 7D and make Megna the 3rd pairing 6D.

Good move by Francis to acquire some depth for a middle round pick Grier should have gotten more if he had waited but San Jose was at 50 contracts and the market is starting budge heading towards the deadline.

 

[gstommylee]

sharksare also maxed out at contracts allowed pre-trade.

 

[Forge]

So sharks create a contract spot, hmmm? As a devils fan, I approve

 

[Stickpucker]

I would've paid that for the Canes. Nice add by Ronnie Franchise.

 

[Maurice of Orange]

So sharks create a contract spot, hmmm? As a devils fan, I approve

I suppose the Devils will make their big acquisition now that Megna is gone and a contract slot has opened up.

 

[Forge]

I suppose the Devils will make their big acquisition now that Megna is gone and a contract slot has opened up.

It was said a bit tongue in cheek, but from your earlier post in this thread, I can see what you're about

 

[themelkman]

Damn I was thinking who would trade a 4th round pick for Jayson Megna.

I hate the way their names are spelled. I hope its a cultural thing

 

[fasterthanlight]

bye bye contract count

 

[Recipe Unlimited]

I think Smeggy will be solid for Seattle.