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Originally Posted by Joborule
In the post-game thread, it was mentioned also that Backlund could also get you a 1st + good prospect.
Why do people think Backlund trade value is worth that much? That's an All-Star player kinda pull there. Backlund is not consider a all-star at all, or an offensive producer in any sense. Plus his age now makes him a post-apex player. Why would a GM offer so much to get him?
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He's a good two way center that can play up and down the lineup. Centers always get more than they would if they were a winger, and Backlund is still young enough that he's viable for a few years and his contract isn't bad by any stretch. A good number of teams could use him as a #2/#3 Center.
Those typically come at a premium at the deadline as there usually is maybe one or two guys like that available.