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Originally Posted by Vinny01
Henrique would be a bad player to target. Why would the flames want a guy who is clearly worse than Backlund, turning 30, and has 5 years left at $5.825M? Unless it is for Neal and a 2nd then no thanks.
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The thing is it is almost impossible to get a 1st line center through trade, unless we give up a lot. Even top end 2nd line centers cost a bucket load. We can address the issue either internally or by getting a player who can potentially rise to such a level.
I didn't know Henrique had such a rich contract though. Neal or salary retention by Ducks will have to be happening for sure. Henrique adds to centre depth, which we do lack. I don't think Jankowski is going to cut it. He probably serves better on the wing going forward. Henrique/Backlund can potentially share 2nd/3rd line minutes. I personally think Backlund is a decent 2nd line center, but ends up being counted on a lot. Having a 2a/2b line helps spread out the offense as well as checking responsibilities.
Henrique might not have had the best season, but the entire Ducks team had a rough season.