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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
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.
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Palat was brought in for his playoff experience and big-game savvy, not to put up points in the regular season. The Devils still need those playoff qualities. I really doubt they move him.