Definitely don't see any way a Backlund-Duchene swap makes sense for either team.
The Habs make the most sense. They have enough cap space to take on Duchene and send back zero salary. They are also the most desperate team needing a centre.
Flames could use goal scoring and Treliving has said as much so Duchene makes some sense as he is likely the best goal scorer on the trade market right now. If he was brought in and Backlund and Bennett were not part of the trade one of Bennett or Duchene would be converted to wing.
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