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Old 04-23-2017, 04:51 AM   #37
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Default Mikeal Backlund: Long term piece, or sell high trade bait?

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Originally Posted by Monahan For Mayor View Post
Here is my thinking.

July 1 comes around you offer Backs a 5Mx4Y contract.

You also offer Martin Hanzal a 4.5Mx4Y contract.

I see Hanzal as a very similar player. He is also very good defensively, way better in the dot, and better goal scorer. Backlund does drive play better. Negotiate with both players to see which one you can get on the contract that makes the most sense. Factoring in that if you go the Hanzal route you trade Backlund for probably a decent haul.
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