Okay. Theyre expendable because only one is actually on your roster right now and is replaceable with palat comingback.

When did i say Hughes was a desperate need? I think youve created a strawman to yell at here

And thinking that because you watch them means you are properly evaluating them is textbook overconfidence. The irony of which is not lost on me considering what you said next

Holtz isn't in the lineup because Ruff isn't going to change anything during an 11-game win streak.

Okay, what's the forward group in 23-24?

Teams arent predictable more than a year out - and even then vary massively outside the core. As long as the core fits in the long view the team fits as well

And since you replied before reading this bit ill add it here:

And thinking that because you watch them means you are properly evaluating them is textbook overconfidence. The irony of which is not lost on me considering what you said next

You can't seriously think that I believe he's coming to NJ?

The way VAN is going there is a decent chance (compared to most star nhl movement anyway)

Not happening

Live a little

Mercer is a core player already... Holtz is expected to be. And you still just can't be bothered answer a simple question. Why Quinn other than his last name? You're not trading for him because it makes sense for NJ, you already admitted to that when you said "When did i say Hughes was a desperate need?", you're just trading for him for the gimmick. You don't pay a price like this for a guy that doesn't fit a need on the team.

I can't be bothered with this. You're clearly all-knowing and I just can't compete. Gnight and GG.

Your core is Nico, Jack, Jesper (Bratt) and Dougie.

Mercer is absolutely not apart of that.

You need to learn what a complimentary player is in team design

I am, my team's on an 11 game heater!

Canucks pass

If you want Hughes you don't get to say any prospect is untouchable

Graves > Hughes? Is that a typo?

Ruff had better stop scratching Holtz and let the damn kid play

It really doesn't though.
The D corps next year should be:
Siegenthaler - Hamilton
Luke Hughes - Marino
Bahl / Okhotiuk / Smith - Nemec / Walsh / Severson

Severson, who's repeatedly expressed an interest in staying, could well be resigned if neither Nemec nor Walsh are ready for a full-time job in the NHL come 23-24.

In any case, moving Mercer, Holtz and a 1st rd pick in one of the deepest drafts ever would unnecessarily shorten the team's competitive window on the backend.
Sacrificing the long-term future for short- and medium-term gain is exactly the type of move the Devils shouldn't do at this point in time.

The New Jersey Devils are not going to be trading for Quinn Hughes.

Thats nice and all, but realistically with the value im offering here there absolutely are untouchables

Realistically you aren't getting Hughes then

Lol k
That isn't how trade talks work but go off

It's exactly how trade talks work when you call about a team's untouchables

Bud this trade is built in a world where you guys sell and rebuild, not the world of "right this minute"

Even if they rebuild Pettersson and Hughes aren't going anywhere. It's not that hard to understand

A 5 year rebuild would waste their contracts and prime years. Smart teams would sell high.

Actually **** you may be right

You might want to read what you've quoted again.

That is something somebody else quoted. I was just clarifying with them. Either that or...