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Originally Posted by Larry David
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.
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I don't disagree with what you are saying per se. But I'm not giving much value to NJ for the extension, because they have nothing to do with that extension.
I think the chance to get a player like Monny (instead of the Karlsson like return) might make getting Neal also as palatable. If NJ wants to be relevant now, getting a player like Monny is likely the best they can do for, essentially, 1 year of Hall..