THN.com/podcast. From THN On The 'Q': 2023 NHL Draft Preview from a QMJHL Lens Tyler Toffoli [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTk4OTcwMzg4NTEwNjgxMDQ0/usatsi_20393700.jpg] Tyler Toffoli One of the busiest days on the NHL's trade market just got busier. The Calgary Flames kickstarted their active off-season on Tuesday, trading forward Tyler Toffoli to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for the signing rights to forward Yegor Sharangovich and a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL draft. Sharangovich is an RFA [https://puckpedia.com/player/yegor-sharangovich] with arbitration rights. According to TSN's Chris Johnston, no extension talks between his camp and the Flames have taken place as of yet. Adding a player like Toffoli is a massive coup for the Devils, who took a major leap forward last season to become one of the most promising young teams in the entire league. Despite a chaotic season in Calgary, Toffoli still racked up terrific numbers as a bonafide top-six offensive weapon, finishing with 34 goals and 39 assists for 73 points in 82 games. Under contract through 2023-24 at a cap hit of $4.25 million, Toffoli [https://puckpedia.com/player/tyler-toffoli] gives the Devils another important piece of forward depth while still leaving them with enough available cap space to sign pending RFA Timo Meier. As for Sharangovich, the 25-year-old has shown flashes of exciting potential throughout his young career thus far, breaking out for 24 goals as recently as 2021-22. While his 2022-23 production signified something of a step back for the young winger, Sharangovich will undoubtedly get a more plentiful role in Calgary than New Jersey could offer him, and may very well be the fresh start he needs to get his game back on track.
