The devils are not a team ready to make the playoffs yet, and will not be a cup contender in a year or 2. Palmieri is a consistent 50 points, or 40 point scorer and would be a nice addition on this team. Yes, the Devils are going to be asking for quite some value for a return on such a player, a 1st line RW for them but at the same time, I feel that with out Palmieri, it is better for the Devils in two scenario. 1. the Devils tank and without a 40 to 50 point scorer, they get a top 5 pick, or 2. they play a prospect or young player higher than they should be playing and that player (Heinen if they decide to do so) develops really well beside Hall and Hischier (however you spell that name). I feel like a top 4 D (Zboril, yes he is developing very well), a top 6F, and a top 9 player with a 2nd and a 3rd is enough for them to trade Palmieri. Btw, the Devils have 25M in cap space and so retaining is not a big deal.