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Beninho · 01-23-2018, 12:55 PM

If they aren't going to re-sign Backlund or think it will be difficult they need to get at least something for him at the deadline. Backlund is a very good player but I don't think he puts us over the top to a team that actually is contending. Right now this team is a dark horse for the cup and trading Backlund isn't like we are trading a critical piece of cup contender. Backlund hasn't been as good as last year and I do feel that the offense on the second line is being driven by Tkachuk. Backlund needs to be re-signed or traded at the deadline, this team can't lose assets for nothing especially after giving up so many picks.

01-23-2018, 12:55 PM	#155
Beninho Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Francisco Exp:	If they aren't going to re-sign Backlund or think it will be difficult they need to get at least something for him at the deadline. Backlund is a very good player but I don't think he puts us over the top to a team that actually is contending. Right now this team is a dark horse for the cup and trading Backlund isn't like we are trading a critical piece of cup contender. Backlund hasn't been as good as last year and I do feel that the offense on the second line is being driven by Tkachuk. Backlund needs to be re-signed or traded at the deadline, this team can't lose assets for nothing especially after giving up so many picks. Last edited by Beninho; 01-23-2018 at 12:59 PM.