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Originally Posted by albertGQ
"Hey Brad. I would love Backlund but you guys play a more wide open game where defenseman are allowed to join the rush at their leisure, which results in offensive numbers that may not be replicated on my defensive team."
"Instead of a 1st round draft pick, I will offer you a 2nd round pick instead. The trades of Glencross and Hudler both indicate that your players' offensive numbers may be inflated in a more open style"
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Both Glencross and Hudler had poor offensive numbers at the times of each respective trade. Glencross had 9 goals in 59 games before being traded and Hudler had 10 goals and 35 points in 53 games. Both were big dips from previous years.
Those guys were declining already in the Flames system.