Return would have to be awesome to give up on Backlund. Not sure how everyone has him pegged as a third liner. A far as I'm concerned Backlund is about a year and a half behind in development due to injuries. The Injury prone thing is way overblown, two of those injuries were freak accidents, and one was protecting a teammate, something severely lacking on this team until last year.
So we develop a player who is a very responsible defensive center, plays in all situations, is behind a little in development, due to some freak injuries, finally shows his offensive flair last year, and were going to trade him for a player who will maybe be as good as him in 3 to 5 years if everything goes well, plus a pick.
Not to mention he is in that mid 20's bracket which the team needs, has bought into the system, is becoming a leader on the team, can shelter the young players coming up, and as far as I'm concerned is just starting to really show how good he is.
Only way I trade Backlund is to massively upgrade defence with a roster player, or one of the top 4 picks.
to me seeing some of the suggestions reminds of Family guy.
Wait a minute Lois, the boat is a boat but the mystery box could be anything! It could even be a boat.
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