The second domino has fallen for the Sharks ahead of the March 3 trade deadline, as the team announced today that they have traded defenseman Jaycob Megna to the Seattle Kraken for a conditional fourth-round pick in 2023.
Megna has recorded one goal and 11 assists for 12 points in 48 games so far this season. He was primarily paired with Erik Karlsson on defense and played a key role in contributing to EK65's career year of a season. Megna also averaged 19:03 of ice time per game this season and is under contract until the end of next season for a veteran's minimum of $762.5k per season. In total, Megna registered three goals and 17 assists for 20 points in 92 games across parts of two seasons for the Sharks. During the 2021 and 2021-22 seasons, Megna served as the captain of the Barracuda in the AHL.
As for the draft pick headed to the Sharks in this deal, Seattle will decide between their own fourth-rounder or the Avalanche's fourth-rounder in this year's draft to send to San Jose by June 15. The Sharks and Kraken don't face each other again until February 20 at SAP Center, which will be the next game my buddy and I will be attending. It might me a bit strange to see Jaycob Megna on the other side of the bench at my next NHL game.
Overall, this is a fair trade for both parties involved. The Sharks give up a depth defenseman who wasn't their best or a star player and add another draft pick in their arsenal in a reportedly deep draft full of talent. I'm okay with this trade, but I am anxiously awaiting who the Sharks' front office will deal next, as general manager Mike Grier won't hesitate to make moves well ahead of the March 3 trade deadline.
Source: Sharks + SAP Center App, San Jose Hockey Now
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