Quoting: Radu47
Not sure I see why either team does the 3rd trade...
The Sharks kill that trade.
Middleton, and Meloche are career AHL players.
Only Ristolainen had a higher TOI/GM than Bryson, he will not be traded unless it is a good return.
Adams wanted Bjork when he traded Hall, it is unlikely he will be traded for two AHL players.
He will most likely play #3 LW behind Skinner and Olofsson and on the #1 PK unit.
I have no idea how Karmanos managed to squeeze a fifth out of NJD with Butcher.
Last year he had 11 pts in 23 games, for his career he averages over .35pts/gm
This year he is penciled in to be the Sabres #2 LHD.
I can see why the Sharks make this trade, they get THREE NHL players for 2 AHL players and a fifth.