New Jersey Devils Have Limited Options For Alexander Holtz
Star-Studded Trade
GM Tom Fitzgerald and the Devils disappointed in the offseason when they failed to secure top class wingers such as Alex DeBrincat, Matthew Tkachuk, and Johnny Gaudreau. The ex-Flames duo were especially disappointing, as the Devils reportedly tabled top offers for both players and came away empty handed.
The Devils still have a chance to right their wrongs, for now. Assets like Alex Holtz and their current first round pick can easily be packaged for a star winger. The team also has some value in Tomas Tatar and Damon Severson on expiring contracts, the latter in particular.
In the past, players like Timo Meier, Nikolaj Ehlers, and William Nylander have all been subjects of trade rumors. Mitchell Marner could also be a player to watch if the Maple Leafs continue to underperform, partly due to his $10.9m cap hit and the team having to do cap space gymnastics every year.
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While it could be malpractice to trade Holtz, who could be one of these guys later on, for one of these guys, there’s also no guarantee that he will. It would be a stroke of genius to bolster a competitive Devils team with an elite player and make use of what value Holtz has left.