There are other high draft picks that the New Jersey Devils can offer.
The New Jersey Devils have had a good run with Jesper Boqvist but moving him might be good for everyone. He, like Holtz, has been okay but he hasn’t developed the way that we thought. There was a point where he was the number two prospect.
Shakir Mukhamadullin was the third of three first-round picks by the New Jersey Devils in 2020. He was a bit of a surprise pick but people still hold out hope for him. We don’t know if he is ever going to be coming to the Devils but they’d obviously like to see that happen.
With the San Jose Sharks, the opportunity to play a lot might be something for Mukhamadullin. With New Jersey, he’d really have to earn his position on the team and learn on the fly. It would be a great move for both of them as they Devils could really use Meier.
That first round pick is interesting. The Devils haven’t traded theirs in a really long time. Giving it up for Meier would be worth it because they are hoping that the pick lands in the late 20s. For the rebuilding Sharks, however, getting another first in a very deep draft would be lovely.