NHL Rumors: 3 New Jersey Devils who won’t be on the roster after this offseason
By Marci Rubin
Devils who won’t be on the roster after this offseason: 2. Yegor Sharangovich
Pending RFA Yegor Sharangovich is unlikely to be with the Devils next season. Reports have swirled that the Devils are receiving calls about Sharangovich. This isn’t terribly surprising considering his role on the team has become less clear in the past year. There’s a good chance he could be traded this offseason.
Sharangovich is pretty low on the forward depth chart. The Devils are loaded with offensive talent, including players such as Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, Dawson Mercer, Timo Meier, Erik Haula, and Ondrej Palat. While Sharangovich spent a lot of time on Jack Hughes’ wing in 2021-22, he saw much less time in this role in 2022-23. He didn’t have the breakout that he once seemed poised for.
In 2022-23, Sharangovich couldn’t seem to find his footing and contribute significantly. He was, however, still very useful on the penalty kill. Sharangovich only had 30 points during the regular season, a drop from the previous season’s 46, although this is still a serviceable number for a bottom-six forward. He played in most games during the regular season, but his average ice time per game dropped to 14:25, more than two minutes less than the previous season. Sharangovich wasn’t utilized much during the playoffs, being healthy scratched nine times.
The Devils are in a take-it-or-leave-it situation with Sharangovich. He isn’t terribly hurting the team and is still a serviceable depth piece, but he could be more valuable as a trade chip. On a different team, he might see more playing time, which could infuse confidence back into his game. This offseason, the Devils are likely to use Sharangovich in a trade.