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Originally Posted by The Cobra
Meier has only played 42 games with NJ, and does have 25 points, or a pace of 27-22-49. He’s battled some injuries.
Like Huberdeau, he’s scoreless in December.
He also would fit in better with NJ’s centres, so not sure why he would approve a trade. Maybe if he continues to struggle for another year?
Likely depends on if NJ values Marky.
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As unlikely as it seems Huberdeau's P/GP as a Flame is actually better than Meier's as a Devil. And the underlying stats would say Huberdeau has been better defensively too.
Meier has 25 in 43: 0.58 P/GP, -17 (if you include his poor playoffs it's 29 in 54 or 0.54 P/GP)
Huberdeau has 70 in 110: 0.64 P/GP, -12
Meier doesn't have any trade protection this season according to Cap Friendly, it kicks in next season...so if the Devils feel like it's really not a fit and value Markstrom (they need goaltending badly) then they could have incentive to do it now.
Also Palat is overpaid as well, so helps them get out from that contract too.