There were some scenarios out there I could have just taken, gotten all (draft) picks back and things like that. While hockey did not last long in Kansas City in the 1970s, it has a better chance of surviving today. Could he exit the same way? "We said we wanted to be a team that, when it came to this time of the year, wanted to play games that count. Looking to get back into contention while attracting more fans, the Devils also acquired one of the NHLs biggest names. With Las Vegas and Seattle being granted teams, Quebec City is on the shortlist of cities that would earn a team that chooses to relocate, making the capital city of the province could be an ideal fit for a return to the NHL. Meiers cap hit for this season is $6 million, although he is making $10 million in actual salary. Jake Reynolds, President, New Jersey Devils, and Tom Fitzgerald, Executive Vice President/General Manager, New Jersey Devils, provided the following statement: "After multiple discussions and evaluating the options available for the future of our American Hockey League franchise, we have agreed to partner with a local operating group, Mohawk Valley Garden, in Utica, NY, led by Comets President Robert Esche, to relocate our AHL franchise starting with the 2021-22 season. In the biggest trade of Mike Griers brief tenure as San Joses general manager, the Sharks sent winger Timo Meier and defenseman Scott Harrington to New Jersey for a mix of draft picks, including the Devils 2023 first-round selection, NHL players and prospects. Curtis attended Diablo Valley College and San Francisco State University. The New Jersey Devils have completed what many expected them to do for months as they have made a big addition up front. Then obviously the picks, along with our own picks, its something where I think this really helps kind of speed things up a bit.. So it's definitely a useful pickup.". Meier missed his final three games with the Sharks because of an upper-body injury and Sunday said he is day to day. There is always a strategy when putting a puzzle together. "Everyone around here is aware of what Timo can bring to the table," Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald said during an online media availability. Eli Lilly cuts insulin prices up to 70% amid pressure to slash costs, Video shows group of sharks in feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast. In the end, the city is a great city for hockey and a professional hockey team would likely thrive in the area but the league would likely look elsewhere prior to turning to a smaller market in Wisconsin. The Arizona Coyotes are regularly in the news due to their inability to find a long-term home. Hamilton is a city that is passionate about its sports teams but more importantly, has a great tradition for the game of hockey with Dave Andreychuk, John Tonelli, and Darnell Nurse all coming from the city. The Devils, who have made the playoffs just once since 2012 and underwent a rebuild in recent years, are a year ahead of schedule, general manager Tom Fitzgerald Could a team with rising star Jack Hughes, world-renowned star P.K. Along with the Seattle Metropolitans, the Portland Rosebuds were one of the original non-Canadian teams that competed for the Stanley Cup in the early years of the NHL. Halifax would be a high-risk move for the NHL with a lot of concerns. https://t.co/itAXbuu4TC, Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) February 27, 2023. Without question, Grier feels the trade will make the Sharks stronger in the long run. In a province that cherishes hockey, and the capital city has been itching for an NHL team for years. The Devils defenseman said that physical play was an area that he felt was maybe missing from the lineup. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. Enter Search Term. They have acquired forwards Timo Meier and Timur Ibragimov, defensemen Scott Harrington and Santeri Hatakka, goaltender Zacharie Emond, and Colorados 2024 fifth-round pick from the San Jose Sharks. All Rights Reserved. He's a 30-goal scorer already so he'll be a big pickup. Hischier echoed that by saying Meier isnt afraid to get into areas where it hurts. At 34 years old he is one of the oldest and most insightful players in the locker room. "When you look at Nico's line right now [with left wing Tomas Tatar and right wing Dawson Mercer], that line is going well, so maybe he'll start with Jack," Ruff said. In addition, Halifax is inconveniently located for league travel, with the closest team being the Bruins, who still require flight travel to play in the city. There have been rumors swirling for years that a potential relocationcould make sense. The New Jersey Devils havent given relocation much consideration since 1995 when the team almost set out for Nashville. It might be time for the Devils to give the idea another shot. The Devils' attendance prospered from 2007-2009. Since then though, their attendance has sporadically risen and fallen. Kansas City already has big fanbases for their sports teams, which play year-round but could easily host a hockey team and be a popular destination as well. AHL| New Jersey Devils| Vancouver Canucks. Its a little harder to put butts in the seats, Fertitta said in the sameinterview. This took place over 30 years ago, and its easy to think that the city is now prepared for an NHL team, but the previous failure is a red flag for the league. That has been far from the case. Lightning, a trade with the San Jose Sharks on Sunday. Thats kinda unfair, Albany supports their arena football team, the Valleycats baseball, and it was the Devils who trashed the River Rats brand in favor of the stupid Devils brand, screw that. 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The club will remain the Utica Comets with an unveiling of jersey designs and colors to follow at a later date. Should New Jersey transfer its first-round pick in 2024 NHL Draft per the original condition, New Jersey will instead transfer its own first-round pick in 2025 NHL Draft should they reach the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals. IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasnt followed: What should you do? The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. 2) The Canucks liked the idea of their team being in the northeast because the travel is easier. While this is a very slight increase from their 2018-19 number, it isnt what the new ownership couldve imagined after voicing confidence about the teams future in Newark and having a big offseason in 2019. According to sources, the Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights were the finalists in the talks for Meier. A recent trend in the AHL has been for NHL teams to move their prospects closer to the main club, so the Canucks keeping their affiliate out in the Eastern U.S. might not make much sense. The endless conversation never ends, the one that needlessly strips New Jersey of its only team. He has 52 points (31 goals, 21 assists) in 57 games this season after he had an NHL career-high 76 points (35 goals, 41 assists) in 77 games last season. Will irrelevant Devils make move for Barry Trotz after Islanders firing? Mukhamadullin, at 6-foot-4 and 193 pounds, has starred in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League, and the plan -- before the deal -- was for him to join the Devils' American Hockey League affiliate in Utica, New York, when the KHL season wrapped up. Hischier and Meier have played together on several occasions while representing Switzerland in international competitions, including the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship, when Meier was captain, and IIHF World Championship in 2021 and 2022. More AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/NHL and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Meier has 31 goals and 52 points on a rebuilding club that was playing out the string. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. "This is something that kind of pushes our group forward," he said. Albany just landed a new NLL franchise as well, they must be doing something right. Back in September of 2019, Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta told Craig Cohen of. They have an ECHL team in that area to, Glens Falls NY isnt that far north. Kansas City is not home to an NHL or NBA team, yet is home to the 18,972-seat Sprint Center that opened in 2007. While the city has the Milwaukee Admirals, an American Hockey League affiliate with the Nashville Predators, they dont have an NHL team, which is surprising for multiple reasons. 6 2022 NHL Draft grade: B+. Meier will be a restricted free agent with a $10 million qualifying offer this offseason. In Utica is east of Syracuse, and about 80 miles north of Binghamton. Weve played some good hockey so its kind of a boost for sure., Related: Devils Fitzgerald May Not Be Done After Timo Time Trade. After a weekend of For that to happen, though, the Devils would have to slide out of a playoff spot and finish the season as one of the NHLs 12 worst teams. Their 37 points is the second-worst in the NHL only ahead of the Detroit Red Wings (27). Devils acquire All-Star forward Meier from Sharks, Wyshynski's NHL trade deadline tiers: From elite game-changers to bargain beauties, NHL trade deadline guides for all 32 teams: Players, picks in play, cap space, team status. Originally from Calgary, Alberta, he moved to the Bay Area in 1994 and began working full-time for Bay Area News Group in 2000. Of course, all three have previously played together internationally, and the Devils captain may have summed it up best.He wants to win. The organization returns to the place where it spent six seasons as the Utica Devils, 1987-88 through 1992-93, and included four Calder Cup Playoff appearances. Those teams were not given permission to speak with Meier's agent, Claude Lemieux, about a potential extension, a source told ESPN. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Thus, if the Devils ever did consider leaving New Jersey, the current ownership group could potentially look to the citys history in Kansas City as a possible relocation spot or see if there are any owner groups interested in the Midwest. The NHL would likely avoid granting Quebec City a team largely because the Nordiques, who relocated to Denver, struggled financially prior to the move. It was always baffling to me why Utica was ever Vancouvers AHL affiliate. Subban, in a trade with the Nashville Predators. Houston is always the city that is referenced for NHL teams that are considering relocation, most notably whenever rumors surface about the Coyotes moving, which the team has denied recently. I'm really looking forward to playing with him.". Call 1-800-GAMBLER (IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-888-532-3500 (VA), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org/chat (CT). While that era was over a century ago, considering the enthusiasm currently surrounding the Kraken and the fanbases for the sports teams currently located in the city, an NHL team would be a great fit. However, the city has tried multiple times to get an NHL team with other cities outbidding them throughout the history of the game for expansion franchises. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Here's a comparison on where things stand and why both could Back in September of 2019, Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta told Craig Cohen ofHouston Public Mediathat hes had several conversations about bringing the NHL to the Space City. ", Video: New Jersey Devils acquire Timo Meier from San Jose. Sharks general manager Mike Grier is clearly looking toward the future but was steadfast all season in his notion that a Meier deal could wait until the offseason if the right in-season package didn't materialize. Since Harris and Blitzer took over, the attendance numbers arent pretty. Bonus issued as site credits. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. "He comes up big in big games and is just an all-around dangerous player. Deposit bonus requires 25x play-thru. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Meier is making $10 million in salary this season, as he is in the last year of a four-year, $24 million deal he signed in July 2019. Acquiring a player of Meiers caliber sends a message to a team. 9 overall pick in the 2015 NHL draft. In addition, with an AHL team already in the city and the Blackhawks playing nearly, the NHL would likely prefer to move a team to a larger city with a greater opportunity for hockey growth. "He brings a lot of skill, brings a lot of size to us too. Where there is smoke, there is usually fire. NHL trade grades: Kane deal to Rangers earns high marks for one side, NHL trade tracker: Latest deals, rumors and grades, Source: Kings deal Cup winner Quick to Jackets, Rangers clear hurdles, get Kane from Blackhawks, Oilers bulk up defense, secure Predators' Ekholm, Leafs win Schenn sweepstakes, trade for veteran, Leafs deal Sandin to Capitals for Gustafsson, pick, Wild add depth, acquire Johansson from Capitals, NHL suspends Rangers' Miller for spitting incident, Chasing history in Boston: The numbers behind the Bruins' wild 2022-23 season, McDavid, then who? We're in a position where every game counts. Ive known him for a couple of years. Hes going to be huge for us., Timo Meier. Nico Hischier @SwissIceHockey @MeierTimo @nicohischier @NJDevils @SanJoseSharks #SUIFRA #IIHFWorlds pic.twitter.com/bRaVi9bU6v, A point that both Siegenthaler and Hischier brought up during their interviews on Feb. 27 was Meiers ability to play the body. Over the past few days, I have heard Meier is a piece of the puzzle and fits into the puzzle from more than one player. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. I think were going to flip this around more quickly than some people might expect after this trade, Grier said. While the rivalries could be a driving force in the teams popularity, there can conversely be a decrease in popularity for one of the teams in the area and with teams already in Seattle and Vancouver, there wouldnt be great urgency from the NHL to move another team to the area. The Devils and Kansas City will be forever linked. Portland, Oregon is the second-most populous city in the Pacific Northwest behind Seattle, but only has a professional NBA team in the Trail Blazers and an MLS team in the Timbers. The New Jersey Devils are the one team the Garden State gets to call its own. The regular season runs from the home opener on October 1 December 8, 2017. Hes going to be a big piece of the puzzle we want to get to.. 2022-23 Gamethread #53: New Jersey Devils at Columbus Blue Jackets The New Jersey Devils visit the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight. They eventually settled in New Jersey as the Devils, who still remain in the league today. Manage Settings The New Jersey Devils acquired star forward Timo Meier from the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night in a complicated deal that includes a mix of players, prospects and draft picks going both ways. However, the location is one of the primary reasons the city wouldnt be granted an NHL team in the future, with the league likely selecting a city that can garner its own market and a fanbase of its own as well. They are clearly rebuilding, offloading Meier, who is just 26-years-old and on an expiring contract. And San Jose will also retain 50% of Meier's current salary as part of the deal. While hockey did not last long in Kansas City in the 1970s, it has a better chance of surviving today. Maybe. We just think there's tons and tons of upside in this kid. I dont really know too much right now.. Meier was one of the biggest names available ahead of the March 3 trade deadline because of his age (26) and that aforementioned team control San Jose could sell to potential suitors. He also notes that California now sports a large quantity of AHL clubs, soon including the Seattle Krakens affiliate as well, so Vancouver could look at options in that area as well. A rival team in Texas would only make the game more popular in the area and likely see similar success as one of the most populous cities. NEWARK, N.J. -- Timo Meier 's arrival could push the New Jersey Devils to another level of success, according to Devils captain Nico Hischier. Its astounding anyone has gotten above 30 goals on this Sharks team this year, but Meier is one special player. Please check your email for a confirmation. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. This summer, a city of Kansas City Spokesperson, that the city is is not soliciting professional teams, but that it would be happy to land an NBA or NHL team if the city was approached.. We are pleased to announce that this is a ten-year partnership which establishes a mutual commitment between our organization and the city of Utica. The Devils and Kansas City will be forever linked. You got to contain a player like that during a game and especially for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Some start with the border, while others look for the obvious pieces that can quickly be placed together. 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Buy Devils tickets on Seatgeek including regular season, preseason, playoffs and NHL Stanley Cup Finals tickets. The conditions on the two draft picks the Sharks are receiving are extensive. The Devils moved in four years ago after the Senators fled north of the border, but now New Jersey is moving its AHL team out. But as of now, NJ has the most condensed, toughest schedule moving forward. The club has a 1-1-0 record The Sharks entered Monday with a record of 18-30-12 fourth-worst in the 32-team NHL. On Sunday, the New Jersey Devils traded with the San Jose Sharks for Timo Meier, one of the most sought-after names ahead of the deadline. WebThe New Jersey Devils are in the midst of a four-game homestand that continues tonight when the Los Angeles Kings visit the Prudential Center. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. It was there from 1987-88 through 1992-93, and made the playoffs four times. There have been rumors swirling for years that a potential, The vision for Newark is to attract over time people into the area that then have the opportunity not only to work in Newark, but to work in New York City,, . San Jose Sharks have traded Timo Meier to the New Jersey Devils for multiple draft picks and players. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. A native of St. Gallen, Switzerland, Meier provides a mix of size and speed; his 6-foot-1, 220-pound frame is often found in front of the net, but he also has the ability to pick corners from the faceoff dots and can be a high-end partner to an elite puck-moving center. Were less than a week from the 2023 NHL trade deadline and the pieces are moving off the board quickly. Deadline decisions: What will Avs, Kraken and others do? You dont see it very often when you have four Swiss guys on one team. With the city and region being a popular sports destination, the NHL would strongly consider moving to Kansas City. Web The New Jersey Devils honored their 2003 Stanley Cup championship team before playing the Philadelphia Flyers, and then they went out and played like the NHL's best He is the prototype of modern-day power forward and its very tough to find players like that, Couture said Saturday. According to sources, the Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights were the finalists in the talks for Meier. Johnston notes that the team has previously discussed the possibility of an affiliate in Abbotsford, British Columbia, the former home of the Calgary Flames AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Heat. Limited Stock to Ship Not Available to Pickup. The move is expected to take place before next season and team would be re-branded as the Utica Devils. Netting Meier to help ease the scoring burden on the Devils top players is a great piece of work from general manager Tom Fitzgerald. Houston is an intriguing city for the NHL to consider but also one that carries great risks as well. The most recent team to move was the Atlanta Thrashers, who left the city in 2011 for Winnipeg. Martin Brodeur, Jim Dowd, Bill Guerin, Tommy Albelin, Bobby Holik and Chris Terreri all played for the Devils at Utica and were later part of the organizations three Stanley Cup championship teams. I asked him what a move like this means to the guys in the locker room. New Jersey has missed the playoffs four straight seasons and in nine of the past 10. The city has hosted preseason games for the Boston Bruins in the past as a home away from home for the team, and the hockey fans of Halifax would eagerly take on an NHL team that would rival the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens in the Atlantic Division. Mike G. Morreale, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. We can still move up the standings, and the message from ownership and management is, we believe in you guys, and we think that by adding we can be even better.". 4 Bruins Who Could Still Be Traded at the 2023 Deadline, Maple Leafs Trade Engvall to the Islanders, Wild Acquire Nyquist From Blue Jackets for a Draft Pick, Maple Leafs Acquire Schenn From the Canucks. There will be no love between the two divisional Brendan Smith has made the postseason seven times in his career. NEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils are moving their AHL franchise from Binghamton, New York to Utica. VP of OperationsTom Mitchellconfirmed that the team has received formal notice of the dissolution of their agreement with New Jersey. While the asking price for Meier was quite high, the Devils paid the price to snag one of the top names on the market. Sharks third period miscues prove costly in loss to Montreal Canadiens. You shouldnt include Albany on the list. The All-Star forward was the No. "We really like the player," Grier said of Mukhamadullin during an online media availability. But I like the dynamic sense of him going up there next to Jack too.". Acquiring a rental player is against Fitzgerald's typical philosophy of building his teams over the summer, but with the option of agreeing to Meier's qualifying offer, the Devils have control of his status through next season, and during that time, they might be able to secure a long-term deal. As a result, the attendance at the Prudential Center hasnt improved much from a year ago. Thats a big statement because you really figure out at the deadline, are you a buyer or are you a seller? Hes young, he fits in with the puzzle and its going to be exciting for him to finally get with us and get started.. Hopefully we have Timo here for a while. The Devils finished last in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 31-40-10 and 72 points. Not many would think of Hamilton as an NHL destination. And now, the Devils have added him to their roster ahead of a hopefully deep playoff push. The Devils currently rank 27th in the NHL in attendance this season at 15,042. There are many cities in the United States and Canada alike that not only can host an NHL team, but would eagerly embrace a team relocating. The AHL Board of Governors on Thursday approved the relocation of the Devils-owned franchise starting with the 2021-22 season. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. 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