Quoting: CheechYou
You look at the returns of some of the recent trades, Byorkstrand for only a 3rd & 4th, Burns with a significant amount retained for a 3rd, a fringe NHLer and an average goalie prospect, Patches for nothing, and the trades are pretty fair and relevant for the opposing team.
1. If you are using Patches and Bjorkstrand deals as comps, shouldn’t it be Devils sending a late pick or two for Meier?
2. Don’t use those guys as comps. Use Fiala, Buchnevich and Reinhart.
Quoting: CheechYou
Devils deal is one that lots of NJ have agreed to on this site. Holtz's value isn't what it was, and Severson is pretty superfluous now for them. It's a fair trade for both sides.
3. Holtz value has only gone up in the last year. He was a point-per-game player in his age-19 season in AHL…something that has only been accomplished by a handful of players (Rantanen, Burgeron, Elias, etc). Furthermore, he has 3 years remaining in his ELC.
4. Severson has a ton of value, especially at deadline. We aren’t just giving him away as a door prize.
5. This trade is not fair.
6. Until Meier signs an extension, he is a strict rental, as no team is offering him that qualifying offer. If Devils are selling Severson, they are out of playoffs and would not be buying rentals. If they are buying Meier, they are in playoff hunt and wouldn’t be selling Severson.