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Old 06-14-2017, 03:16 PM   #5538
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Originally Posted by keenan87 View Post
Can you explain to me why you think Galchenyuk is a worse player than Backlund?

Galchenyuk is a 23 year old, 55-60 point player already and scored 30 goals last season. He is a big body, so it's not size that you are talking about.

Are you going to say Backlund is better defensively? That is true but Backlund is also currently 5 years older and at 23, was definitely not as good defensively as he is now.

Fair enough, that you like Backlund more or think he is a better fit... but the whole "YUCK" thing is weird. It's not like people are suggesting Backlund for Byron.. Galchenyuk is a former 3rd overall player who has improved every single year that he has been in the league.


For me it's trading a center for a winger. I like Galchenyuk but we rely way too much on Backlund up the middle to make that deal.
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