Simply put, I'd want Raymond off the team. Nothing but a passenger. Bollig adds some sandpaper, and honestly I have no problem with him sitting ina pressbox 75% of the time. Jooris is still working his bum off and is good at filling in on the 4th line.
In my mind, Granlund has supplanted Backlund (when Frolik returns) and Brad should actively be looking to trade Backs because he does have value to other teams. Granlund of course still needs refining, but he's already outpaced Backlund. Frolik can pick up Backlunds PK duties.
So in my perfect world, Raymond is waived (likely clears again), and is assigned and never plays in the NHL again. Backlund is traded, preferably for a roster forward, but I'd be fine with picks. Again, Granlund is the new Backlund.
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