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Originally Posted by IgiTang
I've been wondering how other GMs are valuing Hudler and Backlund? I know many here think they have very little but let's be real, they do have some. Backlund is young and really good in his own end. Could simply take a change of scenery to get him going.
Hudler has to know he likely won't be brought along when the team is going for broke in a few years. A contender who needs some offensive punch will likely pay a premium at the deadline.
Thoughts?
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Interesting that Marshall Johnston (Hurricanes Director of Pro Scouting) was in town Friday night watching the Hawks/Flames game. Hurricanes had interest in Backlund while Rutherford was GM and although he's no longer there, Johnston was in the same role back then. So perhaps the organization still has interest in Backlund. And you don't send the director of pro scouting to advance scout, chances are he's there to see someone, maybe Backlund.
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles...ina-hurricanes