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Two thing to call out on the NJ side of the proposed deal and an added deal.
1) I'm curious about the value of Palms (or any rental for that matter) without knowing the number of games for next season. The proposed start is December '20, right? Shortened season? I can go both ways here - first, less games, less value. I think that's plain and simple. Second, digging deeper - shorter season becomes a sprint, so load up, value of a rental increases. I hope the Devils resign him, but if they move him I'd love to see a prospect coming back. If that 2020 pick is 10-15, my ask becomes tough/impossible (maybe the Devils adding a mid 21 pick to the mix). Not sure.
2) I doubt Colorado can take the duration of the Neal contract, but NJ certainly can. I'm not opposed to taking him on, so something to the effect of 2x1sts in 2020, 21, prospect, and Neal, for Palms. Just spit balling here!
Nice post!