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Originally Posted by ricardodw
If the Flames would have had Backlund on the 2023 TDL market they might of have gotten more than what Ellers got. BUT 32 year old Marcus Johanssen 13 goals and 28 pts in 60 games and a 1.1 M cap hit with the Caps got them a 3rd round pick
This year the potential TDL forwards are the same guys that are crowding the market for Backlund right now. They are currently playing out their UFA and have not been extended by their current teams.
These guys are in the same boat as Backlund and Lindholm ( and Hannifin)
These guys have the TDL as plan B. A lot signed their one year deal with that option available. |
A lot will be signed by their teams. You think Stamkos, Aho, Matthews, etc are going anywhere at the TDL? And you listed forwards. Backlund's value is that he's a great two way
centre who also happens to be at a cheap cap hit. Of the centres, who is more attractive as a rental (and will be available)? Maybe Stephenson (who doesn't play for Washington, BTW). That's about it.