[Poe969]

I agree and disagree. Backlund is good and we'd miss what he brings to the lineup but having him in the top 6 is one of the reasons the team is where it is. Like you said, this team needs to bolster our forwards, our biggest need is in the top 6 and Backlund isn't a good top 6 player, he's a good bottom 6 player. We need to get someone who can score goals and put up points, sure Backlund does that but not well enough to be a legit top 6 guy. I agree that he's a perfect 3rd liner but like I said, we need to give up something to get something. If trading him makes a small hole on the third line (I think he can be replaced and the difference wouldn't be too bad) but fills a bigger hole in the top 6 then it's a win.

The team clearly isn't good enough, changes have to be made and as good as Backlund is and as much as he's liked by fans and teammates, I just don't think he fits here long term.