Yeah accept he didn't say that,

you can watch the video here
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/32-thoughts-rangers-blackhawks-working-on-kane-deal/

in no place does he say they are "out"

you should always look for the source and not what some goofy person mis-quoted on twitter

Nice misleading title


Also that junk doesn’t get him with retention. You want retention you’re coughing up Mercer

"I think is still very much in this. I hesitate to say these things because anything can change quickly at this time of the year, but as we do this on Saturday night, it doesn't sound like Carolina is as likely."

"I hesitate to say these things because anything can change quickly at this time of the year, but as we do this on Saturday night, it doesn't sound like Carolina is as likely."
Seems like covering his ass just in case, but Carolina is a no

A better prospect than anyone else on the table in Holtz, a 1st, and another quality prospect in Shakir.

Personally, If he goes to NJ (Which I always believed was the favorite), I think your trade is spot on.

I would not be shocked if it was exactly that trade

and I think what Freige is saying in the video is Carolina won't be able to match NJs offer, (not that they are "Out")
pretty sure that's what he is implying when he says "Carolina not as likely"

I think its this, and then maybe one of the devils blocked off defenseman (probably walsh) as a sweetener. He could crack san jose's lineup right now and has really strong analytics

I am now thinking zetterlund may be a part of it in some way bc he sat tonight. Although could be unrelated Lindy is weird. I just want wood out of the lineup asap

If that the case than Mercer is a shark

I think Zetterland suddenly coming out of the lineup the same night as it becomes clear where Meier is going, and one of the pieces going in return, I’d be surprised to see musk or Casey added in addition to Holtz, 1st, Zetterland, etc. but it would be a very welcome surprise as a SJ fan.

Unless carolina put Jarvis on the table there remains no reason for the devils to offer mercer. As of right now from what I've heard, a prospect better than Holtz still hasn't been put on the table

Yeah I just realized that, no idea how I watched the whole game and didn't realize Z was out. Probably bc I thought haula was going to be out (missed morning skate) and didn't think about who would be out when haula played

Mercer will not be traded

Obviously not, but even in the event that he wasn't untouchable (he's untouchable) there'd be no reason to offer him unless the sharks had recieved an offer involving a comparable player

The other thing he said too is that its less likely an extension is involved. In which case I'd argue 1st, Holtz, and Shak is probably an overpay.

Maybe it is in a vaccum but there's other teams involved with offers and the money needs to work so I'm fine paying it

Oh i know im in agreement with you

It would also be bad optics to trade a player on a "heater" like Mercer has been on

Mercer looks so good on that first line. However Hischier and tatar have been so good together all year. At this point would you say **** it to balancing the lines and just keep them together, and then run Meier Hughes Bratt (the league should fear this)

The only line im not a fan of is that stupidly named BMV line, ive never liked any of those players and i wish we could upgrade there somehow

McLeod is potentially a person who did very bad things, get rid of him please unless the devils KNOW he wasn't involved, he wins faceoffs tho and that's about it
Wood sucks launch him into the moon
I like Bastian for what he brings

What exactly do you think he brings, oooh hes a little tall so what, he brings virtually no offense, even less responsible defensively, no penalty killing prowess, hes not overly physical when the game calls for it. Honestly i think hes just a warm body to dress for games. Id honestly rather have Lafferty from Chicago if we could get him for maybe a 2nd and a prospect, hes a little bit more expensive than Bastian but he's quick and hes way better defensively

Nathan brings me much joy

Then go forth and spread that Devils joy my friend

I believe every person should have 1 random 4th liner that they like way too much for no reason

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