Nashville Predators Trade Egor Afanasyev to San Jose Sharks for Ozzy Wiesblatt

The swap involves two young forwards aiming for more NHL opportunities after notable AHL performances.

Egor Afanasyev led the Milwaukee Admirals with 54 points this past season.
Ozzy Wiesblatt, a former first-round pick, had 15 points in 31 games for the Admirals.
Afanasyev has played 19 NHL games, scoring one goal for the Predators.
Wiesblatt's contract is now officially with Nashville for the 2024-25 season.
San Jose has until July 1 to make a qualifying offer to Afanasyev.