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Originally Posted by Ashasx
Backlund is just way too much to give up to move up.
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I agree and like him but you lose him for a middling prospect or 2nd rounder at the trade deadline in 2018.
Monetize him now as there will be no room to pay him $5.0 to $5.75 million per year on an extension to play 3rd line minutes.
For the people that see him as our 2nd line center for the next 2 to 6 years, do you move Bennett for a Nichuskin plus, or Bennett for 3rd Overall???
I like Bennett's ceiling, current cost & style of play, IMO you roll the dice that he is at least our 2nd line center in 2 years. If you are wrong at that point you still have a fabulous RW prospect in Pull and RV.
Backlund would have great value around the league, produces well with lower minutes/raw line mates and a very responsible two way player.