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Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan
Have to think Hanifin would be of consideration. Maybe they roll with Hanifin and Markstrom (Hanifin at 50%) and just accept he’s a pure rental. Mercer and and a 2nd in any year would suffice.
I am just speculating here, but imo Hanifin either stays or he is just a pure rental and goes to Boston.
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Not sure you get a player that is 4th in ice time for forwards on a team for a rental like Hanifin. I think it's been established that high performing young players rarely get traded at the deadline, so it would be a real anomaly for New Jersey to deal Mercer for rental. You would have to be really certain that Mercer was a 1st line center to dump those two assets to get only Mercer and a 2nd (which the Devils don't have until 2025). That would be a really bold move by Conroy.