The New Jersey Devils acquired defenseman Mirco Mueller and a 2017 5th round pick (No. 143) from the San Jose Sharks for a 2017 2nd (No. 49 – previously acquired from Boston) and 4th (No. 123 – previously from Nashville) round picks.
Mueller as drafted 18th overall in the 2013 draft by San Jose Sharks.
Kevin Kurz: “Sharks have now traded their first round picks from the 2013 and 2014 drafts (Goldobin and Mueller) in the span of a few months”
Kevin Kurz: ‘Bottom line on Mueller: was passed over by other defensive prospects, but was also grossly mishandled by Sharks in his rookie year here”
Kevin Kurz: “Should also be pointed out that Mueller was/is eligible to be selected by Vegas. Probably a long shot to get chosen, but still.”
Curtis Pashelka: “Mueller is an RFA and it was gonna be tough for him to crack #SJSharks lineup in fall. Plus ‘Cuda have Heed, DeSimone, Simek, Ryan, Bergman”