Don't you think Bratt is better and has more upside than Meier?

Absolutely not

Troll alert.

This is one of the funnier posts I’ve seen on here

No trolling. The fact is, Bratt’s camp is looking for in excess of $8 million. And I’m not confident the Devils should or will meet that demand. I believe his long-term extension ask will be 7 x $8.425M (roughly). And I think Meier at 8 x $7.5 or at exactly $8M is better value.

Bratt’s camp is not interested in a long term deal that is under 8M. Believe it may even get closer to $8.5M per season. So, is that really an option?

Yes. 8x8 should get it done. Devils comfortable with that cap hit

Meier is the best power forward in the NHL, i think this makes sense if you want to balance the skill/toughness of the roster. SJ will probably want prospect back though since they are years from being good and in somewhat cap hell.

That would be ideal. I think his camp wants near $8.5M.

While true, SJ does get a 1st and can move Bratt at the ‘24 deadline. I think his camp wants $8.5M + and that just screams like a player that might have the best shot at getting that by going to market.

There is absolutely 0% chance we move Bratt AND a 1st for Meier.

I would have Bratt over Meier. Adding a 1st on top of that is just crazy

Bratt could demand 8 x 10m and it'd still be worth it for the Devils.
8 x 8.45m would be amazing for Bratt.
He's stupid good.