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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 17, 2021 at 10:17 p.m.
Thread: Garland
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>iforgotmyname</b></div><div>I would rather hold on to Mercer. I think he's gonna be a solid NHLer</div></div>

Im not opposed to trading Mercer either. You can only make deals when the other party in the trade likes what you have to offer. That said, I am opposed to giving up mercer for Conor Garland. A first and a top prospect are the kind of assets that should only be basis of a blockbuster trade for a team like the devils. if you are at the deadline, and trying to win a cup, that is a different story, but its still a ton to give up. The devils should be willing to make this kind of deal if it means getting somebody that could rapidly accelerate the rebuild.

In order to get a legitimate star player, youre probably gonna have to give up a 1st and a top prospect at the very least, but thats gonna be most of the value in the deal. Considering recent history the devils could get a bonafide stud winger like maybe forsberg or boeser by adding either an additional top prospect like foote or boqvist to that deal or an additional pick in the first two rounds. Would you be willing to give the overwhelming majority of that package for Garland instead? He's a really good player, but I think you have to try to swing for the fences a bit more if youre going to include both of those assets in a deal.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 17, 2021 at 9:30 p.m.
Thread: Garland
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bdawwwgy1</b></div><div>before people say this is an overpay for Garland - it absolutely isnt. fair deal</div></div>

for 4 years at 5.5 million, it is close, but still kind of a hard sell for me. A first and and a team's top or #2 prospect is not far off from blockbuster value if we look at recent history. There's no guarantee that will be the real figure though. I believe Garland is also player arb eligible, so its entirely possible that this could be a trade for 2 years of conor garland at more than 5.5 million. At that point I think that is massive overpayment. It's buyer beware, and I just dont think the garland is tantalizing enough to take that risk.

Equally, Mercer looks very promising...like probably shouldn't have fallen to the 18th pick. Either way, lets say mercer is worth the 18th pick in a good draft on average. it looks like you are a bluejackets fan, so to put it into perspective, if there devils were to turn around and flip Garland to CBJ, are you willing to trade two first rounders for him, or a late first and your #2 prospect? I am not opposed to trading either of those assets, but I am certainly opposed to trading those assets for a contract-less Garland.
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