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Calgary4LIfe · 11-13-2013, 12:03 PM

I don't see the point of trading Backlund really.

Also, why would you? Is he:

1) A part of the problem?
2) Hate to use it, but "post-apex" and will be too old by the time Calgary is done with their rebuild?

He isn't very offensive, outside of a few flashes of brilliance now and then, but he is a puck-possession hound out there. Yes, people laugh at CORSI stats, but the last time someone posted up his CORSI numbers, they were pretty damn good. He does a lot of little things that help you win games, has speed to burn and a non-stop motor.

I don't see teams lining up to offer up value for Backlund at this point, and I don't see why he would need to be traded. Like others have stated already, Stajan is first off the roster. Backlund can be converted to wing if Knight beats him out (which I don't think he would for at least a couple of seasons) and Backlund could very well improve, even if it was just his faceoff abilities.

Also, with better centers on the team being better at faceoffs, wouldn't it be logical that they would all get a bit better in practice since they are up against better faceoff guys? I would think this would rub off a bit on Backlund.

If a team offers up an overpayment for Backlund, then sure. Really, nobody is untouchable on the team if another is offering a severe overpayment. I just don't think you will get an offer worth of value, and Backlund is a guy that you simply don't HAVE to move to make room for anyone.

11-13-2013, 12:03 PM	#28
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	I don't see the point of trading Backlund really. Also, why would you? Is he: 1) A part of the problem? 2) Hate to use it, but "post-apex" and will be too old by the time Calgary is done with their rebuild? He isn't very offensive, outside of a few flashes of brilliance now and then, but he is a puck-possession hound out there. Yes, people laugh at CORSI stats, but the last time someone posted up his CORSI numbers, they were pretty damn good. He does a lot of little things that help you win games, has speed to burn and a non-stop motor. I don't see teams lining up to offer up value for Backlund at this point, and I don't see why he would need to be traded. Like others have stated already, Stajan is first off the roster. Backlund can be converted to wing if Knight beats him out (which I don't think he would for at least a couple of seasons) and Backlund could very well improve, even if it was just his faceoff abilities. Also, with better centers on the team being better at faceoffs, wouldn't it be logical that they would all get a bit better in practice since they are up against better faceoff guys? I would think this would rub off a bit on Backlund. If a team offers up an overpayment for Backlund, then sure. Really, nobody is untouchable on the team if another is offering a severe overpayment. I just don't think you will get an offer worth of value, and Backlund is a guy that you simply don't HAVE to move to make room for anyone.