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Originally Posted by 442scotty
Trade Backlund? Seriously?
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While I'm not advocating the trade. Why not trade a player when his value had never been higher? On a great deal for what he provides. Will likely get his largest contract when it comes due at the end of next season when he will be close to 29 years old.
I'm not convinced it's the right thing, but it's not a crazy notion for this team, that is struggling to be in the playoffs with Backlund should be looking at options that include optimizing the value from a player who is getting very close to 30 years old, playing great hockey with only one more season on his contract.