Sharks Trade Stefan Noesen in Three-Way Deal with Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets

 The NHL Trade Deadline is less than 24 hours away, and we have another trade involving the Sharks. 

The Sharks were the third party involved in a three-way deal between them, the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Toronto Maple Leafs today. This trade sent forward Nick Foligno from the Blue Jackets to the Maple Leafs and forward Stefan Noesen from the Sharks to the Maple Leafs. In addition, the Blue Jackets receive the Maple Leafs' 2021 first-round pick and 2022 fourth-round pick, while the Sharks receive the Maple Leafs' 2021 fourth-round pick. Columbus will retain 50 percent of Foligno's contract, while San Jose will retain 25 percent of Foligno's contract. 

Team Teal had about $10.2 million in cap space heading into the trade deadline and will use $1.375 million of it on Nick Foligno's cap hit. With the addition of Toronto's 2021 fourth-rounder, the Sharks now have eight picks in this year's draft. 

San Jose had re-signed Stefan Noesen to a one-year deal before the start of this season before putting him on waivers in February. Noesen recorded no points in five games with the Sharks and six points (two goals, four assists) in the AHL with the Barracuda this season. 

From the Sharks perspective, this is a good deal for them as they received a mid-level draft pick for a little-used forward this season. However, Stefan Noesen's positive and lighthearted presence in the locker room and on the ice will be missed. 

Let's see what else the Shark's have up their sleeve before tomorrow's trade deadline. Follow CPF Hockey for more Sharks trade deadline coverage. 

Source: NBC Sports Bay Area/California