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Enoch Root · 06-20-2016, 11:49 PM

Even if one thinks that Puljujarvi is as good as Bennett, he still is riskier, due simply to age. Then there is the fact that Cs are more valuable.

Backlund is NOT a substitute for Bennett. Not in any way, shape or form. Backlund is an excellent 3rd line C. Yes, there will probably come a time when we can't afford him. And at that time, he will bring a nice return.

But there is no way in hell you move Bennett because you have Backlund. That's like saying you can move Gaudreau because you have Shinkaruk and Nylander.

Lunacy. And there is no way Treliving gives it a moment's thought.

06-20-2016, 11:49 PM	#343
Enoch Root Franchise Player Join Date: May 2012 Exp:	Even if one thinks that Puljujarvi is as good as Bennett, he still is riskier, due simply to age. Then there is the fact that Cs are more valuable. Backlund is NOT a substitute for Bennett. Not in any way, shape or form. Backlund is an excellent 3rd line C. Yes, there will probably come a time when we can't afford him. And at that time, he will bring a nice return. But there is no way in hell you move Bennett because you have Backlund. That's like saying you can move Gaudreau because you have Shinkaruk and Nylander. Lunacy. And there is no way Treliving gives it a moment's thought.