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Originally Posted by ComixZone
Martin Hanzal returned a 1st, a 2nd, and a 4th.
Backlund > Hanzal.
So if Backs is moved, you’re getting a 1st+2nd+4th and maybe something slightly better
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Just because Fletcher made a terrible trade doesn't mean others will line up to do the same. Backlund is better than Hanzal but I don't think it has much bearing on his trade value, especially since the Hanzal trade was a bone-headed move. It's not like Tre can say "Well, Hanzal got X, so Backlund should get X+1"
Another factor is the size of the two players. Not that I want to get into an argument about the merits of size, it's just worth pointing out. Hanzal probably isn't even in the NHL if he's Backlund's size, but GMs go nuts over that stuff.