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Originally Posted by The Cobra
I'm not so sure that it's that bad.
Devils basically trade Hall with one year remaining for an established star like Monny with a reasonable contract in place.
I'm assuming Hall, in this scenario, won't sign an extension with NJ.
They are not likely to get a better deal from anyone else.
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I'm looking at the inclusion of Neal in the deal as the deal breaker. Marleau was traded with a first round pick this summer in order for the Leafs to get out of the final year of his contract. I think James Neal is in the same boat for the Flames right now. Might be even harder to move because of term. So that and the fact that Hall comes with an extension in place, makes the trade unlikely.
I get what you are trying to say about NJ might not being able to sign Hall, but we don't even know if that is the case. I look at it like this. Would NJ trade an extended Hall for Monahan one for one? If not, why would a piece with negative value be included.