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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
I really like Backlund. And I really like that Backlund loves being a Flame.
But the bottom line for me is that, once Bennett is up to speed on the 2nd line, we need size, physicality, and solid face-offs from that #3 C position. And I don't think Backlund is that guy.
He would fetch a real good return as well.
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But we don't have that. It doesn't make a lot of sense to be thinking about trading Backlund before we even have a potential replacement in the organization.
It would be nice if Backlund was a couple inches bigger and a little better at faceoffs, but until we acquire a player that plays a two-way game as well as he does, in addition to those other qualities, Backlund will play a big role for this team.