He’s day-to-day it’s not serious

Okay but prospect people still are moderately high on him. the projection has certainly come down but not that far.

Yeah, still think Snuggerud and Bolduc (who are both in the Top 50 prospects list) is a better and more appeasing prospect than Holtz at this point.

Like what at the start of the year when he was expected to be on the team for sure?

He was projected to be a 3rd liner at the start of the season
With Zetterlund's good play and Holtz not fitting on the physical 4th line, he was pushed out of the lineup
They should've played him in the AHL rather than let him sit in the press box

Devils should look elsewhere if the ask is L. Hughes, Nemec or Mercer

Or wait for Meier to be a UFA in 1.5 years

Moving out a defensemen is great and all. But, who waives you somebody that is going to give you anything beneficial?

Losing Krug makes the most sense. But then our powerplay which has carried most of our scoring this year is a mess.

Losing Parayko makes the least sense but would probably have the most suitors. But be prepared to give up 5+ goals a night for 2-3 years until someone is developed.

Losing Faulk is doable but who plays 19-20 minutes on RD that’s coming in return and has a beneficial impact to the game?

I would love for the Blues to acquire Meier trust me, but we are not in a position to get in an arms race for him at all. Moving both firsts isn’t the worst thing in the world, nor would he losing one of the late firsts and Bolduc. But I don’t see us winning an arms race with NJD, nor do I see any team trading a top prospect before gauging where they fit in to sign a guy to a 10m/year extension.

i assume no matter what trades the Blues make, it's with an eye towards the future...and well, look at that, St. Lous boy Scott Mayfield is an RHD who just so happens to be a UFA this summer! Perfect for filling those 19-20 minutes you need filled!



please sign him so Lou doesn't give him 6x$6M or something insane

Yes we know, you think Timo is worth a bag of pucks

Like what at the start of the year when he was expected to be on the team for sure?

I know you all want a better player than Holtz, and I know you all want a better pick than 25.

But I just don't think it's gonna happen, man. And if Greir keeps Meier becuase of that, well good on ya. But I don't think he would.

Lots of ponying up happened, but the pony started wayyy lower than OP thought

RFA wingers always go for less than you'd expect.