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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
Even if Jankowski is his replacement (which is not something you want to bet on), it won't be for years. If tagged flames trade Backlund they'll be worse for quite a while
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They are 3 points out of 28th overall. Really how much worse can they get without having a legit offensive RW in the top 6? This season is proving that Backlund's best season isn't changing the fate of the team with guys like Chaisson playing on the top line.
You have to give up something to get something and he's really the only realistic trading chip that could net a top line player or prospect. Would there be growing pains for Jankowski? Absolutely, but top organizations go through this all the time. You think it was easy for the Hawks to part with Brandon Saad? I would hope management isn't getting emotionally attached to any player that's not an elite talent because that's a bad way to operate your hockey team.