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Originally Posted by InternationalVillager
Nothing should be off the table for the Devils. Markstrom could actually help them win the Cup.
I think Mercer + 1st isn't even enough for that in exchange for Markstrom and that's why I suspect the trade isn't done.
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I just can't see it.
Markstom is 34
Mercer is 22
Markstom is playing like a top 5 goalie now but likely starts to show his age in the last year of the deal.
Mercer is still developing and will likely continue to get better for the next 2-3 seasons. Mercer will also likely be a solid contributor to the team for the next decade.
Lastly, there may not be a rush for the Devils to push all thier chips in now as most of thier team is still developing and getting better. Markstrom is a key missing piece though but I don't know whether they are willing to part with a player like Mercer.
If ever Conroy pulls this off (1 for 1 even) he is an absolute legend.