[Poe969]

I've said this in other threads but I'll say it here too. I included Backlund in this trade and I'm open about why I think they should trade him and it's not because he isn't good. He is good but we're going to have to give up something good to get something good. I'm willing to bet that when Drouin is traded, it'll be for a lot less than some say but more than just 2 prospects/players like Grandlund and Poirier. I think Backlund is good and I think he'd do well in Tampa but I think Drouin would add some much needed offense to the Flames which they desperately need. A guy like Arnold or Grant could make the jump and step in for Backlund but likely wouldn't be as good as him but getting Drouin would more than make up for the loss of Backlund. The Flames seem to have more bottom 6 guys and lack top 6 guys so trading from our "position of strength" would mean giving up a guy like Backlund.