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cofias · 01-27-2018, 08:26 AM

5x5 would be excellent value for Backlund IMO, assuming his play does not fall off a cliff. But I can't see that happening. We are not going to replace him with an equal or better player at that price. There's just no way.

01-27-2018, 08:26 AM	#193
cofias Crash and Bang Winger Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Southern Sweden Exp:	5x5 would be excellent value for Backlund IMO, assuming his play does not fall off a cliff. But I can't see that happening. We are not going to replace him with an equal or better player at that price. There's just no way.