Overview

• The one-for-one swap sends physical depth forwards in opposite directions, with Ottawa adding MacDermid and New Jersey landing MacEwen.
• MacDermid carries a $1.15 million AAV into the second season of a three-year deal, while MacEwen is in the final year of a three-year contract at $775,000.
• The lower cap hit and shorter term for MacEwen provide the Devils with small but useful financial flexibility.
• Ottawa gains a tougher, more established NHL regular in MacDermid after he appeared in 23 games for New Jersey last season without a point.
• MacEwen split time between Ottawa and AHL Belleville last year and now gets a clearer NHL opportunity in New Jersey rather than risking a waiver assignment.