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Originally Posted by Vinny01
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.
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ROR had 19 points when he was traded to Toronto, and was -27. He was traded to be a 3C. And his metrics were nowhere near Backlund's.