Well with argument how can I disagree with a Habs fan.
The rental market always brings out overpayment of players. And we can debate if NJD have to retain salary, and I sure all Devils fans will be happy to retain to get a 1 +. Palmieri historically last 6 years legit 25 goal scorer*(previous 5 years 30,26,24,27,25) history legit .7 ppg player, and not a one way player you have to shield away from the other team's first line. If you want a perfect fit for Boston's 2nd line he is it. If Isles want to compete they have to add a 20+ goal scorer with Lee injury. Hall's salary is so bad and his whopping TWO GOALS SCORED with lots of assists shows how overrated he is. He won't get a 1 unless Jersey is taking some albatross contract back. Rakell is good. has another year, and salary is nice, but not a 25 goal guy(with one year exception).
It takes one gm to overpay and give up a 1 for Savard or Palmieri. If I am Devils I am asking 1 and 3 (which was Hayes value not too long ago as a rental). By all means discuss if your team is close enough whether you should give up a 1. If is more than fair to say I won't pay that. By all means criticize the gm that pays that and complain they overpaid. But to say a five time 24 goal scorer will get a 2 and meh is just denial.