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Originally Posted by Monahan For Mayor
I don't see it as clear as you.
Size - Hanzal >>
Speed - Backlund >
Face Offs - Hanzal >>>
Shot - Hanzal >
Playmaking - Backlund >
Defence - Backlund >
Backlund is definitely better defensively. However I think Hanzal is very well equipped to handle 2nd line minutes until Bennett develops into that role. Not to mention Hanzal also brings much needed size and face off ability.
If we can get Hanzal for a million less than Backlund mean while trading Backs to fill a hole like RW, top 4 D, or #1 goalie I don't see how it's not a good option.
Gaudreau - Monahan - Gallagher
Tkachuk - Hanzal - Frolik
Versteeg - Bennett - Ferland
Looks better than
Gaudreau - Monahan - Ferland
Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik
Versteeg - Bennett - Chiasson
An example of course of the route we could take. We could probably solidify our top 4 D if we wanted to by trading Backs as well.
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That is not a huge improvement and without a huge improvement, I would not trade Backlund.