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Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
I still can't decide as to whether I think Mercer or Holtz is better
Holtz gets 2.226 points per 60 minutes played (even strength). Mercer only gets 1.713.
The difference is even larger in terms of even strength production.
For comparison's sake, Holtz would be the 5th most productive player on the Flames after Coleman, Kadri, Sharangovich and Zary. Mercer would be around the same as Pospisil.
Mercer is underperforming. Last year, he produced 2.474 points per 60 minutes player. That's around the same as what Kadri and Lindholm did last year.
I think Holtz probably has the higher upside, but Mercer is more versatile and proven. I wouldn't be surprised if the Devils are more willing to trade Mercer due to his struggles this year. A good buy low candidate, similar to Kuzmenko.
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Except Mercer is a full 6 years younger than Kuzmenko