Not even close in my mind. Backlund is already a much better player than Stajan. I would rather watch Backlund anytime. The sooner we can trade Stajan for a bag of pucks the better off we will be as long as he is replaced by one of our young guys - Knight, Reinhart, Granlund, etc. Stajan has 1 point in last 5 games with an average of close to 20 minutes of ice time. He has taken 8 shots on goal in 10 games. Backlund was by far the best forward in the Colorado game setting up both goals and having several other great shifts. Athough Backlund has only 5 points he has 2 in last 2 games and has29 shots in 17 games and is only playing 11 to 13 minutes per game.Jones has 0 points in last 5 games with 16 to 17 minutes per game, Galiardi has 0points in last 5 in 16 to 17 minutes a game, and Colbourne has0 points in last 5 games in 18 minutes per game (less minutes last 2). Backlund should stay and given some quality minutes.
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