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Originally Posted by Corral
That is an understatement. 
Trading Backlund now would be a serious blow to morale amongst other things. While asset management is crucial, you do have to keep the talent you've developed. |
If Backlund continues to be the teams top two-way center and a top 3 or 4 scorer on the team he's going to get paid handsomely.
Backlund's play will probably price him out of Calgary, 21-23 year olds will not be traded to make room for him.