Just heard Lindholm and Backlund’s media presser and man, it doesn’t sound like these guys would be too thrilled to re-sign this summer. This organization has to absolutely explore trading these 2 if they can’t extend them. Mikael and Elias absolutely drive this team especially on the PK and I can’t imagine this team being even remotely competitive with out Backs. He was the team’s MVP this season in my opinion.
I think this team could get a great bunch of futures and assets for the both of them and could kick start a rebuild/retool. Deep down I’m obviously rooting for a torch it to the ground rebuild though as retooling and building a core with Kadri/Huberdeau scares me. Markstrom can stay though as he probably makes the team worse. If he continues to give the team .890 sv%, then the team should get plenty of top picks for years.
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