Backlund's trade value is probably pretty high right now because he's been producing. That being said he is also looking more valuable to the flames the more he produces. If he can be a 15+g 42+pt guy than we could have 3 centers over15g and .5ppg - that is pretty good, really good in fact. Problem being can he continue producing at that level when he is transitioned into the 3rd line centre roll? Another thing to th8nk of is when Stajan is gone, Backlund will likely be only 'Veteran' Center on the team. I think the right thing to do is to hold on to him and I hope he isnt traded.
If they have plans of moving him I would hope they have plans of bringing in another center around the same age (26-27) with a more physical upside.
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