It’s no secret that the NHL Trade Deadline day is the craziest day of the year, and with the San Jose Sharks making money moves in the wake of another year of missed playoffs, it’s no surprise that depth moves are on the table.
Forward Nick Merkley has been traded to the New York Rangers in exchange for Anthony Bitetto, according to a combination of Kevin Weeks, Vince Mercogliano and Corey Masisak, in a move largely anticipated to be cap-related for the Rangers.
Nick Merkley has made his way around the NHL and AHL, but he’s always been a hard-working, reliable forward who can play in either the left-wing or center position.