Fri, Mar 8, 2024 at 2:59pm

OKHOTIUK OFF TO CALGARY

The Calgary Flames acquired defenseman Nikita Okhotiuk from the San Jose Sharks for a conditional fifth-round draft pick in 2024.

What does it give the Calgary Flames
The Flames have acquired several Russian players in recent weeks, and Okhotiuk is the latest. He has a chance to play regularly in Calgary after the team recently traded away Chris Tanev and Noah Hanifin.

What does it give the San Jose Sharks
The Sharks were able to trade a few players before the deadline, but not necessarily the players hockey fans expected. Okhotiuk is a pending restricted free agent, so that likely played a role in this trade at this time.

Fantasy impact
Okhotiuk is mostly a defensive defender, so his fantasy impact should be limited. That said, expect him to play more regularly in Calgary down the stretch (and beyond).