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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
It's would also be a waste. We need an elite top pairing defenceman. Center depth is great and all, but Monahan getting 12 minutes a night would be a waste of an asset. Trade him for d help then at that point
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Having great depth at center is never a waste.
I'd rather try packaging our other forwards for help on defense first.
Bennett and Backlund can be shifted to wing if needed, and be shifted back to center when injuries occur.
A few people are saying trade Backlund in this scenario, but I'd be very hesitant to. He very well could end up being the best defensive centre we have, even after our other centers reach their prime.