If you sign Reinhart to that contract, you will not be able to retain Luke Hughes or Nemec, without trading another major piece... and Mercer will want more long term

But looks good for one year

we do not need reinhart put the money into a good goalie

Who cares that would be a steal on reinhart. heck we could trade reinhart later on. But reinhart will want like 10

Those are definitely good points and that may not be enough for Reinhart to sign, but the Devils really need someone who can ride with Jack consistently and maximize his abilities. Maybe you don't need it with Jesper on his wing and if Holtz can take a big step forward. I love Mercer, he's like a dog on a bone but truthfully he's not a play driver and ultimately may be better suited on the 3rd line with top 6 spot duty.

I also think the Devs could learn a little from Vegas and take risks to win it all. If you need to trade someone then you do, I have no idea if Holtz is going to pan out and doesn't seem like management wants to give him the same benefit of the doubt they give to Hughes and Nemec to be the player he can be.

Hey, did you not see the trade for Ulmark in the roster?