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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
Of course you trade one of them for an upgrade, but the upgrade doesn't necessarily have to be at center for this to work, due to the fact that we have options internally to replace either one.
And if either Bennett or Dube can establish themselves as middle six centres, you can move a center for a true RW.
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I don't think this is the case at all.
If Bennett or Dube establish themselves as 40-50 pt centres (middle 6) it
may allow us to consider dealing Backlund. But that will likely be at the expense of some solid defensive/shutdown play unless Dube or Bennett also develop that element of their game.
We can't deal Monahan unless Bennett or Dube pose a legit threat of posting 30 goals and can sniff PPG potential. #### on Monahan all you want but that is what he brings to this team. We don't have another centre capable of that. Backlund is a wonderful centre but in his best season topped out at 53 points.
That isnt good enough offensively.