I think Backlund will get traded at the deadline, he will bring back a good return at the deadline for a team looking for depth at center, especially with his current cap hit. With guys like Monahan stepping up last year, Stajan getting extended and guys like Granlund and Bennett knocking on the door, it could speel the end of Backlund's tenure in Calgary.
Trade him to address weaknesses in other areas.
Brodie probably won't be getting more than Giordano, I would think in the $3.5 to $4 million range over 3 to 4 years. It really depends on if he takes another step forward in his development and shows a little more assertiveness in all 3 zones.
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