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Originally Posted by GioforPM
So you wanted an exact example of a 37 year old?
All of them were 30+ with probably way more mileage than Backlund. And ROR, for example was way less productive offfesnively at the time.
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A 30+ forward is not comparable to a 37. RoR was 31 when dealt to the Leafs and his numbers have always been better than Backlund. The season before he was traded his totals were more than Backlund’s career high. He also has the playoff performer and conn smythe pedigree on his resume.
There is no comparable for a 37 year old middle 6 center to acquire a 1st round pick in a deadline deal. 2nd is doable if Backs has another strong season.