11-24-2013, 04:32 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Back in Calgary!!
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I can't see any good reason to trade Backlund, just for the sake of trading him. He may be running out of time to show that he is a reliable top 6 guy, but I still think he has upside.
Why trade a young decent centre for a pick or average prospect?
The only thing that I can see happening is that they would like to add depth on defense, where the organization is a little thin. If they can find a willing trade partner that has the Dman version of Backlund, then a trade would make sense. We have guys in Abbottsford that can play the role Backlund is playing right now.
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11-24-2013, 04:55 PM
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#322
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Originally Posted by H2SO4(aq)
Care too elaborate chief? I'm interested as to why you feel that.
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Ha ha...he called you chief...not because he was being a jerk but because it's in your name.
Funny...or maybe it's just me. Carry on.
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11-24-2013, 04:59 PM
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#323
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Vedder
If the team has decided that Colborne is more likely to be a top 9 C moving forward, then I think they should give Backlund a look on the wing. It's conceivable that both Cammalleri and Stempniak could be traded before year end, and in that case Backlund could play a top 9 winger role for a year or two at a decent price. If he develops into something more than that, great.
At worst he is a 25 year old bottom 6 forward with a seemingly good attitude. It just seems too early to give up on him, especially if the return is only a draft pick or average prospect.
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I agree. If Hartley does not have any confidence in Backlund as a centre then put it on the RW. At least he doesn't have to worry too much defensively and faceoff.
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11-24-2013, 05:19 PM
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#324
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sa226
I can't see any good reason to trade Backlund, just for the sake of trading him. He may be running out of time to show that he is a reliable top 6 guy, but I still think he has upside.
Why trade a young decent centre for a pick or average prospect?
The only thing that I can see happening is that they would like to add depth on defense, where the organization is a little thin. If they can find a willing trade partner that has the Dman version of Backlund, then a trade would make sense. We have guys in Abbottsford that can play the role Backlund is playing right now.
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The problem is if management does not see him as a 3rd line center there is no reason to keep him. They will continue to give Colbourne and maybe eventually Knight 3rd line minutes, while keeping Backlund on the 4th line. He has been given his chances ( chances that other players in the AHL would kill for) to be the 2nd line center and does not seem to be able to be that player.
Keeping him for the sake of keeping him, is probably worse than trading him for the sake of trading him. I think there is a better chance that his stock goes further down if they go another year with Backlund.
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11-24-2013, 05:29 PM
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#325
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Whether or not this is a good idea completely depends on what the return for Backlund is.
If Backlund was swapped for a good RW/D prospect I wouldn't be too upset.
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11-24-2013, 06:00 PM
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#326
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Calgary
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instead of a pick, backlund should be traded for another teams backlund
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11-24-2013, 06:33 PM
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#327
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: The Netherlands
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EYE_Overstand
instead of a pick, backlund should be traded for another teams backlund
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And then, perhaps in another position.. Would love to get a D or RW in return..
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11-24-2013, 06:35 PM
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#328
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Edmonton,AB
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I'm with stupid
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11-24-2013, 06:36 PM
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#329
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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
We should flip Smid instead of O'Brien. I like Smid much more but it would be fun to embarrass Lowe and Mactavish to get a better package back so quickly.
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Haha this is genius. I have no doubt we could get a better return.
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11-24-2013, 07:05 PM
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#330
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Calgary
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On a complete side note… Rene Bourque has 6 points (5g - 1A) in 21 games this season.
LOL.
Great trade
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11-24-2013, 07:33 PM
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#331
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Calgary
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I was just reading a blog on bleacher report and they suggested calgary trades backlund for tootoo or eaves ...
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11-24-2013, 07:40 PM
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#332
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Backlund for Tootoo, I'd have to take time off from hockey.
I doubt that's a move they would make.
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11-24-2013, 07:42 PM
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#333
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aka Spike
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: The Darkest Corners of My Mind
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 4oh3
I was just reading a blog on bleacher report and they suggested calgary trades backlund for tootoo or eaves ...
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11-24-2013, 07:44 PM
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#334
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Calgary
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Bleacher report 10 nhl playoff hopefuls that need to make a trade
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11-24-2013, 07:46 PM
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#335
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: North America
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 4oh3
I was just reading a blog on bleacher report and they suggested calgary trades backlund for tootoo or eaves ...
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Yes we should trade for Tootoo, it was a big mistake not to take him for free off waivers. Giving them Backlund would rectify that.
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11-24-2013, 07:50 PM
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#336
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
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Bleacher report is full of garbage
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11-24-2013, 07:52 PM
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#337
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Scoring Winger
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Wanted to make a comment on their site but it would have been waste of time creating an account. That writer is a complete idiot.
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11-24-2013, 07:56 PM
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#338
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Calgary
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Notable: O'Brien, like Jackman, has had his head kicked in in terms of possession numbers, despite being giving very favourable circumstances.
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11-24-2013, 08:05 PM
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#339
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First Line Centre
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Bleacher Report is a joke. They will post literally any garbage rumours from any sport & dress them up with fancy graphics just to get some web traffic.
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11-24-2013, 08:12 PM
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#340
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Rocky Mt House
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sureLoss
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I get updating an existing thread over starting a new one, but it would be great if you could along with the edit*, note what page I should start reading comments after the update.
I know I could just compare dates and figure it out, but im lazy
*As always Sureloss, thank you for all the updates you supply CP
Edit - If anyone else is looking
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Originally Posted by sureLoss
Garrioch says Shane O'Brien is available too:
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