The Devils have won the Timo Meier sweepstakes.
New Jersey has acquired the star winger from the San Jose Sharks, The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun reports. The full details of the trade aren't yet known.
Widely considered the best player available on the trade market, Meier is a pending restricted free agent with a cap hit of $6 million. However, the Sharks are reportedly retaining 50% of his salary, according to TSN's Chris Johnston.
The Devils don't have an extension in place for their newest acquisition, but Meier will be due a $10-million qualifying offer to retain his negotiation rights, per LeBrun.
The 26-year-old has 31 goals and 52 points in 57 games this season. Meier is only five tallies away from breaking his previous career high of 35 goals, which he set last campaign.