General Manager Ray Shero made one of the first deals to be announced on the day of the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline. Shero made one of the many to be announced after the 3 PM deadline. Forward Marcus Johansson was rumored to be involved in deals for the past week or so and it was finally done right by the deadline itself. As announced by the team, the New Jersey Devils sent Johansson to the Boston Bruins for their 2019 second round pick and a 2020 fourth round pick. The Devils will retain 40% of Johansson’s salary.