If the Flames trade Dougie I don’t think it should be for another Dman. If the Flames trade someone from their top 4 they need to address the glaring hole in the top 6 either at centre or with a right shot wing.
So pretending the Eklund rumor is true and there have been RoR for Hamilton talks that does make some sense but based on age and contract the Sabres need to add to that. I would think the 32nd pick AND Nylander would be iof interest if they were looking at that deal. The Flames add a 1b centre which slides Backlund down to the third line (improves the bottom 6), they get a fairly high pick which is needed, and get a right shot prospect that is young and has potential.
If they move him it needs to fill some big holes as moving him creates a hole but one I think can be filled somewhat.
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