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Originally Posted by New Era
You make a reasonable long term offer based on where you believe Backlund will be in two years. If you believe he's going to be a consistent 25 goal 50 point player, then you pay him. If you think he is going to be surpassed by Bennett and replaceable by Lazar or Jankowski, then you move him. Frankly, I think we're seeing the best Mr. Backlund has to offer and this year was an aberration. The chemistry on his line was outstanding, but most of that credit goes to Tkachuk more so than Backlund. When Tkachuk slipped that line looked exactly like the third line it was advertised to be. That's where I think Backlund fits in around the league. He's a good 2nd line center for a mediocre team, but a good 3rd liner on an elite team. I see Backlund as I saw Staal in Pittsburgh. We know what happened to Staal when he was overpaid and given more responsibility. I hope the Flames do not make that mistake. Trade him while his value is at an all time high. You might actually be able to grab that top line RW or a top four defenseman were are missing.
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This is pretty much how I see him but he is wayyy better Staal in Pittsburgh. If Backlund(in a package as the main piece) can be used to bring a elite #1 goalie or a top line RW or a top 4 D man, than you do it but only for the things I mentioned. Backlund is good player and trading him depnds on how Bennett, Mark Jankowski and Lazar develop.
I think we see him traded to Montreal or Florida(just a hunch) but don't trade him if you are not getting elite #1 goalie or a top line RW or a top 4 D man.