Quoting: Shibbal18
Theyve already said they want at least 2 firsts (1 can have stipulations) or a first and an A prospect
NO one cares what they say they want. It simply doesn't work that way. They are in no position to argue it. They keep him and get nothing. When you have 0 leverage you don't get to ask for what you want.
NJ will get the best of what someone offers for him. That's it. Much like Stone did. And that wasn't a great return. It's why CBJ didn't move Panarin last year. The returns weren't all the great and seemed rather underwhelming for what they were giving up in their playoff chance. Both players were having much better years than Hall is too.
What NJ needs is a team as desperate as CBJ this year taking their shot. But there isn't one. So you aren't going to see this kind of return on him and most people are starting to realize that.
It also doesn't help that Hall's year so far has really sucked. 30 games. 3 5v5 goals. An under 50% 5v5 corsi. -6 on the year in 5v5 play. If you are willing to trade 2 1st for that kind of performance I can send you a half dozen guys over now, just pick one or two of them and I'll take all your 1st round picks for the next decade.
None of that screams 2 1st round picks. None, at all. And frankly, Hall is probably sitting there thinking to himself, just make it through the season without another injury issue. If he's not already playing on a bum knee and hiding it for that next contract.
I think the offer there is fair. I don't think I would do it, I don't think Hall is healthy. So I pass on that. Nor do I think it's worth giving up on a rental because I don't want to be the guy signing him long term. Anything over 5 years and you are going to end up with issues there. He's gonna want an 8 year deal. No thanks.