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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. |
Marcus Johanasson is a sub 50% xGF% player. He's offence or nothing.
Mikael Backlund has dwarfed Johansson in almost every single statistic you could use to compare forwarrds. More productive. Less offensize zone start splits, tougher competition, better play driving.
Apple meet orange.
For forwards over the last 3 years that have played 2000 minutes, Backlund is ranked 15th in xGF%.