Of course and we should analyze it from realities. For now Devils have Mercer, Haula, Holtz, Bratt, Meier, Palat and Toffoli. 7 top-9 wingers. Even if Huala is a center now, its still very questionable how many minutes he will get there now. And if you are act like he could wanna now something about actual realities, than he should know how Holtz is treating by Ruff.
So anyway for now we are having the situation where he will come next spring. It is more realistically. I believe Devils will promote Holtz and/or will sign FA winger from the market on a short term. Thank Grits can play and burn his ELC. He will got the money, his baby will be older, Grits will be even more experienced as a playoff player, and he will maximize his starting deal.
I know Devils fans wants good players for cheap for as long as we can. But in this case player is controlling his destiny as tight as he can. I believe organisation is okay with that because if he is a good KHLer, Devils own his rights for the long period, if he is not - its a fifth pick was spend for the pick. Good KHLer with real chances to impactful NHLer is a good outcome. Even without three cheap ELC years in the NHL roster.