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Stone's ask was a lot scarier back then. I don't think 9m for Timo is.
NJ probably has the best chance to make a deal fair for both sides considering Fitz and Grier's history, and that it's easy to imagine that NJ would likely be Timo's #1 desired location due to how well they are playing and Hischier. I don't think Grier would be forced into a deal like this.
A Muk+2nd only package for Meier would be way less useful to the team compared to extending Meier as a core piece to rebuild around.
Holtz makes a lot of sense coming back for future scoring needs, but I don't think it has to be a line in the sand. Grier will probably ask NJ for both a F and D prospects coming back, especially RD since having to dish Merks. This assumes Fitz doesn't try grabbing another top-6 winger on the market if Meier is too expensive, but his statements seemed to indicate he's willing to dish out serious assets.