This is the 10th edition of theScore's NHL Power Rankings for the 2022-23 campaign. Check back for updated rankings every other Monday during the regular season.

In this edition, we grant one wish for each team ahead of the March 3 trade deadline.

1. Boston Bruins (45-8-5)

Previous rank: 1

A goalie goal for Jeremy Swayman. Starting netminder Linus Ullmark electrified the hockey world by lighting the lamp on Saturday, and we want more! But seriously, the Bruins don't need to add anything else. They're practically perfect in every way.

2. Carolina Hurricanes (39-11-8)

Previous rank: 2

A top-six forward. Unfortunately for the Hurricanes, it seems like every top forward available this trade season has gone to a member of the Eastern Conference. Carolina will have to think outside of the box to add some top talent up front. Perhaps there's a match to be made with the Nashville Predators.

3. New Jersey Devils (39-15-5)

Previous rank: 3

Instant chemistry with Timo Meier. The Devils got their guy. Now, they've got to see how he fits into the lineup. The 26-year-old playing alongside either Jack Hughes or Nico Hischier would be must-watch hockey.

4. Toronto Maple Leafs (37-15-8)

Previous rank: 7

A defenseman. The Maple Leafs could use a bottom-six winger as well, but they've already bolstered their forward group by adding Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari, so general manager Kyle Dubas should focus on reinforcing the back end next.

5. Tampa Bay Lightning (37-18-4)

Previous rank: 4

Health. The Lightning have roughly $770,000 in deadline cap space and no first-round picks until 2026 after adding Tanner Jeannot. Barring something unforeseen, it looks like Tampa will be rolling into the playoffs mostly as is, so the least it can do is hope all hands are on deck.

6. Colorado Avalanche (33-19-5)

Previous rank: 10

A second-line center. Even as the Avalanche have gotten healthy, a glaring hole remains at second-line center. Colorado's lack of cap space will make it tricky to address, but 2C has to be Chris MacFarland's top priority at the deadline.

7. Vegas Golden Knights (35-18-6)

Previous rank: 11

A big fish. Most of the league's elite teams have already made their moves, so is there anyone of significance left for the Golden Knights to nab with their new-found cap space? Six wins in 10 games suddenly made Vegas a buyer again.

8. Edmonton Oilers (32-20-8)

Previous rank: 6

Erik Karlsson. Who doesn't want to see Karlsson passing the puck to Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl? A potential deal with the San Jose Sharks for the two-time Norris Trophy winner would be complicated due to his $11.5-million cap hit, but it's not impossible. Work the calculators and get it done, Ken Holland.

9. New York Rangers (34-17-9)

Previous rank: 5

Patrick Kane. It's no secret that the Rangers are Kane's preferred (and possibly only) destination. Kane's recent hot streak, combined with New York's moves to create cap space, makes this combination feel like an inevitability.

10. Los Angeles Kings (33-20-8)

Previous rank: 12

Jakob Chychrun. There aren't many goalies available to help the Kings' 29th-ranked five-on-five save percentage, so they might as well target the top defenseman available to solidify their status in the Pacific Division. Los Angeles has the assets to make a potential blockbuster for the Coyotes D-man work.

11. Dallas Stars (31-16-12)

Previous rank: 8

A top-six forward to play with Tyler Seguin. We've known for months that this is what the Stars want, and we're not convinced Evgenii Dadonov fits the bill for the Central Division-leading squad.

12. Winnipeg Jets (35-24-1)

Previous rank: 9

Depth scoring. Nino Niederreiter was a shrewd pickup for the Jets on Saturday, giving them a versatile winger who can slot in anywhere on the wing in their top nine. Adding another scorer to the bottom six would only help Winnipeg climb the goal charts.

13. Seattle Kraken (32-31-6)

Previous rank: 13

A seller in need of picks. The Kraken have kept their deadline plans largely under wraps, but the playoffs are in sight for the league's newest franchise, and they should give the fanbase a jolt by doing some shopping. Seattle has three second-round picks this year and two third-rounders in 2024 - attractive trade chips for teams out of contention looking to stock up.

14. Buffalo Sabres (31-23-4)

Previous rank: 18

A playoff berth. It's kind of cheating, but we don't think there's a player on earth Sabres fans would want to add over making the postseason this spring and ending an 11-year drought.

15. Minnesota Wild (33-21-6)

Previous rank: 20

A top-six forward. The Wild have the fewest goals per game of any team currently in a playoff spot. Having failed to replace the production that departed last summer when they traded Kevin Fiala to the Kings, a difference-maker up front would be a major boost.

16. Detroit Red Wings (28-22-8)

Previous rank: 22

For Tyler Bertuzzi and Dylan Larkin to remain Red Wings. That would mean that Detroit is still firmly in the playoff hunt and, therefore, unwilling to part with the pair of pending unrestricted free agents.

17. Florida Panthers (29-26-6)

Previous rank: 14

Help on the back end. Without their own first-round pick, thanks to last year's Ben Chiarot trade, there isn't much incentive for the Panthers to sell at the deadline since they can't improve their draft position by losing more games. Reinforcing the blue line and easing the workload for Aaron Ekblad, Brandon Montour, and Gustav Forsling - who are each averaging over 23:00 per game - would be beneficial to their playoff hopes.

18. Pittsburgh Penguins (29-21-9)

Previous rank: 16

A savior for the third line. The Penguins ... oof. They've got to fetch an upgrade on Jeff Carter down the middle. Kasperi Kapanen is no longer around after they lost him on waivers, which gives them a little extra cap space. Pittsburgh has got to shore this up. Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby can't do everything.

19. New York Islanders (31-25-7)

Previous rank: 19

The Bo Horvat trade to pay off. The Islanders already made their big splash by acquiring Horvat, and his importance to the team has increased significantly amid a tight playoff push of late as New York battles some key injuries up front. It's Bo's time to shine.

20. Calgary Flames (27-21-12)

Previous rank: 21

Extra goal-scorers. The Flames certainly aren't the only team that covets scoring depth, but Brad Treliving is on record saying it's his top priority. This one was a bit of a layup.

21. Ottawa Senators (28-26-4)

Previous rank: 23

Long-term help. The Senators are in an awkward spot: too far from the bottom to truly be in the race for Connor Bedard but also too far behind to realistically have a shot at the playoffs. Targeting assets that can help past this season at a reasonable price, such as Dante Fabbro, would be the best use of this year's deadline.

22. Nashville Predators (29-22-6)

Previous rank: 17

Assets. The Predators are barreling toward a rebuild, and with a changing of the guard on the horizon in the front office, they might as well start collecting as many picks and prospects as they can while they have attractive players to ship out.

23. Washington Capitals (29-27-6)

Previous rank: 15

A successful retool. The playoffs are beginning to feel like a long shot for the Capitals, which is hard to fathom given their success over the past decade. Ownership won't tear it down while Alex Ovechkin is around, so management might as well make the most of a lost season while they have a whopping 10 pending UFAs on the roster.

24. St. Louis Blues (26-28-5)

Previous rank: 25

Less tension. The Blues have already traded their unrestricted free agents and lost out on Meier, so what's next? We think St. Louis is in need of a little breather in the aftermath of head coach Craig Berube and Robert Thomas' recent disagreement.

25. Philadelphia Flyers (23-28-10)

Previous rank: 24

A nice haul for JVR. We mentioned a few teams that should wish for some scoring depth. Enter: James van Riemsdyk, Philadelphia's most attractive trade chip with a ton of goal-scoring experience.

26. Montreal Canadiens (25-30-4)

Previous rank: 27

A match for Sean Monahan. The Canadiens would certainly have to retain some of the pending unrestricted free agent's $6.375-million cap hit, but they'll hopefully be able to seek out a dance partner in spite of his injury. There are some teams out there that could really use a center.

27. Vancouver Canucks (23-31-5)

Previous rank: 28

As many trades as possible. The Canucks need to commit to a full rebuild if they want a sustainable future centered around Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes. The best way to do that is by shipping out as much salary as possible, and Vancouver has several pieces that could fetch quality returns.

28. Arizona Coyotes (20-30-9)

Previous rank: 29

An end to the Chychrun saga. His time with the Coyotes has been considered over for more than a year, yet he's still in the desert. The blue-liner hasn't played since Feb. 10 due to trade-related reasons. Enough is enough.

29. Chicago Blackhawks (21-32-5)

Previous rank: 31

Sell, sell, sell! The Blackhawks are well on their way to sending Kane to the Rangers. They've already ruled out trading Jonathan Toews but can certainly pick up more assets for Max Domi, Sam Lafferty, and Jake McCabe.

30. San Jose Sharks (18-30-12)

Previous rank: 26

Keep it up, Mike Grier. The new Sharks general manager already shipped off Meier and is almost certainly listening to offers for other key players like Karlsson and Logan Couture. The rebuild roars on.

31. Anaheim Ducks (19-34-7)

Previous rank: 30

For someone to take John Klingberg. Though the defenseman has turned it around offensively the past couple of months, the one-year, $7-million prove-it pact he signed with the Ducks isn't going as planned. He may not fetch Anaheim a first-round pick, but there ought to be someone out there who could use him.

32. Columbus Blue Jackets (19-35-6)

Previous rank: 32

Desperate bidder for Vladislav Gavrikov. The Blue Jackets are aiming sky-high with their reported asking price for Gavrikov. With the Bruins out of the mix, Columbus will hope someone cracks under the pressure of the deadline and pays up for the 27-year-old blue-liner.

(Analytics sources: Evolving-Hockey, Natural Stat Trick)

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On Saturday, New Jersey Devils fans chanted "We Want Timo!" during a 7-0 trouncing of the Philadelphia Flyers. Their wish was granted 24 hours later.

In a mammoth, 13-piece deal, the Devils acquired forwards Timo Meier and Timur Ibragimov, defensemen Scott Harrington and Santeri Hatakka, goalie Zachary Emond, and a 2024 fifth-round draft pick from the San Jose Sharks.

In exchange, the Sharks received forwards Andreas Johnsson and Fabian Zetterlund, defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Nikita Okhotiuk, a 2023 first-round pick, a 2024 second-rounder, and a 2024 seventh-rounder.

To make the money work for New Jersey, San Jose is retaining 50% of Meier's $6-million salary and cap hit. (Meier is a pending restricted free agent.)

Two of the picks are conditional. The 2023 first-rounder going to San Jose transfers to a 2024 first-rounder in the extremely unlikely scenario that it becomes a first or second overall pick. The 2024 second-rounder transfers to a top-10-protected first-rounder if the Devils make the conference final this season or next and Meier appears in 50% of 2023 playoff games.

Got all of that?

Let's dig into the two perspectives of the deal and hand out some grades.

Devils' side of deal

Take a bow, Tom Fitzgerald.

The Devils general manager has reeled in the most desirable player on the trade market in 2022-23 while holding on to high-end youngsters Luke Hughes, Simon Nemec, Alexander Holtz, and Dawson Mercer. The kicker: Meier's and New Jersey's playing styles are a match made in heaven.

Meier, 26, is a play-driving, shot-producing power forward who can kill the opposition in so many ways, most notably off the rush and forecheck. He's third among all NHLers in shots on goal and fourth in shot attempts. The Swiss winger is a top-10 player at generating scoring chances off the rush, unleashing his deadly wrist shot often. He's also very effective at using his 6-foot-1, 220-pound frame to sustain zone time on the forecheck or cycle.

The Devils excel at the same things: Smart and speedy, they're a top-five team at generating chances off the rush and a top-five team at generating chances off the forecheck, according to Sportlogiq. What makes the fit even better is that Meier adds a physical, net-front element to a smallish top six.

Meier, who recorded 31 goals and 21 assists in 57 games for the woeful Sharks, will be paired with an elite playmaking center in New Jersey - either Jack Hughes or Nico Hischier. Meanwhile, the overqualified third wheel on Meier's new line will likely be one of Jesper Bratt, Ondrej Palat, or Mercer.

(As an aside, don't be surprised if offensive blue-liner Dougie Hamilton benefits from this trade. Meier and Erik Karlsson, a similar player to Hamilton, were electric together in San Jose, working the give-and-go game super well.)

The Devils sit second in the Metropolitan Division with a 39-15-5 record and plus-51 goal differential. They're a superb five-on-five team, dominating both offensively and defensively, and Meier will help a 19th-ranked power play.

Acquiring Meier allows Fitzgerald and coach Lindy Ruff to keep pace in a conference that's gone bananas in the lead-up to the trade deadline. The Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Tampa Bay Lightning have already bulked up (and could add again in the coming days), while the Carolina Hurricanes are primed to make a big splash of their own.

As complicated as this transaction may look on paper, for New Jersey it begins and ends with Meier. And through the lens of the 2022-23 season, there's minimal downside. Meier is a true difference-maker, and the package going the other way, while not nothing, is palatable. The Devils want to win now, and this is the kind of home run swing contending GMs must take.

And if Meier - an RFA with a giant $10-million qualifying offer - ends up signing a long-term extension, well, Fitzgerald will look like an A+ genius.

Grade: A

Sharks' side of deal

The 2023 first-rounder and Mukhamadullin - a 21-year-old who could blossom into a top-four NHL defenseman soon - are the jewels of the Meier return.

Zetterlund is a middle-six sniper, Johnson is a fringe NHLer, Okhotiuk seems destined to be a third-pair defenseman one day, and the other picks are nice-to-haves. (Of course, if that 2024 second becomes a first, now we're talking.)

Mix all of that together and I don't love or despise this trade for San Jose. The package doesn't blow me away - again, no Hughes, Nemec, Holtz, or Mercer - or feel like a complete ripoff. With a middle-of-the-pack prospect base and an NHL roster lacking star power and depth, Sharks GM Mike Grier went for the quantity-over-quality play. And if the first and Mukhamadullin both hit in a few years, he could look smart in hindsight.

Hired last July, this is Grier's second major trade after sending Brent Burns to the Carolina Hurricanes in another rebuild-focused deal involving salary retention in the offseason. A third such transaction doesn't seem likely anytime soon, as Grier told reporters Sunday night that he anticipates Karlsson will stay in San Jose for the rest of the season. His contract is simply too difficult to move.

That news puts a damper on the last few days before the deadline for Sharks fans, who are probably viewing the Meier return with a shrug or a "we'll see."

Or maybe some disappointment.

Grade: C+

John Matisz is theScore's senior NHL writer. Follow John on Twitter (@MatiszJohn) or contact him via email (john.matisz@thescore.com).

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The Avalanche have brought back a familiar face on their back end.

Colorado acquired defenseman Jack Johnson from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for blue-liner Andreas Englund, the team announced Sunday.

Johnson skated in 13 playoff games with the Avalanche last season and averaged 11 minutes per contest en route to Colorado's run to a Stanley Cup championship.

More to come.

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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. The Devils don't have an extension in place for their newest acquisition, but he'll 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.

He hasn't played since Feb. 18 and is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

The Swiss product injects more star power into a squad that already features the likes of Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier. The Devils are one of the top possession teams at five-on-five in the league, ranking among the top three in virtually every key category, including shot attempts for percentage (53.8%), goals for percentage (58.4%), expected goals for percentage (55.3%), and scoring chances for percentage (55.2%), according to Natural Stat Trick.

Despite playing for the struggling Sharks, Meier fits that profile perfectly. San Jose controlled over 50% of the shot attempts, scoring chances, and high-danger chances with him on the ice, as well as an impressive 57.8% of the expected goals.

The Devils have officially opened their contention window this campaign and are primed to make the playoffs after a four-season drought. They sit in second place in the Metropolitan Division with a 39-15-5 record.

New Jersey is the latest team in the Eastern Conference to take a big swing leading up to the March 3 deadline. The New York Islanders added Bo Horvat, and Ryan O'Reilly joined the Toronto Maple Leafs, while the New York Rangers picked up Vladimir Tarasenko and are expected to acquire Patrick Kane.

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David Poile is stepping down as Nashville Predators general manager and president of hockey operations as of June 30, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports.

Former Predators' head coach Barry Trotz is set to be appointed Poile's successor, Friedman adds.

More to come.

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The Vegas Golden Knights acquired forward Ivan Barbashev from the St. Louis Blues for prospect Zach Dean on Sunday.

Barbashev has 10 goals and 29 points in 59 games this season. He's a pending unrestricted free agent carrying a $2.25-million cap hit.

The 27-year-old had a breakout campaign in 2021-22, tallying 26 goals and 60 points in 81 contests. In 50 career playoff games, Barbashev has three goals and nine points. He'll reunite with Alex Pietrangelo in Vegas, who Barbashev won the 2019 Stanley Cup alongside with the Blues.

The Golden Knights drafted Dean 30th overall in 2021. The 6-foot forward has 49 points in 38 QMJHL games this season. He captured gold with Team Canada at the 2023 World Junior Championship, scoring a goal and three points at the tournament.

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The Dallas Stars acquired forward Evgenii Dadonov from the Montreal Canadiens for forward Denis Gurianov on Sunday.

Montreal is retaining 50% of Dadonov's $5-million cap hit in the deal.

The pending unrestricted free agent scored four goals and 18 points in 50 games with the Canadiens. Montreal acquired Dadonov last June for Shea Weber's contract.

Dadonov will be reunited with head coach Peter DeBoer in Dallas. The 33-year-old had a resurgent 2021-22 campaign under DeBoer with the Vegas Golden Knights when he registered 20 goals and 43 points.

"Evgenii is a skilled forward that can play anywhere in our lineup," general manager Jim Nill said. "Recording 20 or more goals in four of his previous five seasons, he is a proven goal-scorer at the NHL level and will bolster our offensive attack."

Gurianov tallied two goals and nine points through 43 contests with the Stars. The 25-year-old posted a career-high 31 points in 2021-22, while his lone 20-goal campaign came in 2019-20. A pending restricted free agent, Gurianov has a cap hit of $2.9 million.

Dallas drafted the 6-foot-3 goal-scorer 12th overall in the 2015 draft.

The Stars free up $400,000 in cap space in the trade. They'll have just over $2 million in cap space come deadline day, according to CapFriendly.

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