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Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil
Yeah, I would now. His value is higher than it will be if he stays in Calgary.
Iginla is past his trade deadline, unless you can convince a playoff team they need that final piece.
The Flames have missed trading him on a couple of occasions. This is the first season he won't pot 30+, possibly for the rest of his career if he stays.
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Don't agree on trading Backlund. I agree on trading when value is high, but if the Flames are focused on young players to make the new generation, Backlund is someone you keep (unless the return is of equal current value, like another young centre but better potential). Older players that won't be in the core in the next 5 years, sure, but otherwise trading for the sake of trading isn't a good idea. For blowing everything up and having a fire sale, there is no team that has ever iced a complete line up of young players and rookies and done well.
Lchoy