LongtimeLeafsufferer
Joined: Jul. 2015
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Backes has an 8 team "I can be trading to" list. At this stage in his career, Backes would only go to a contender. No contenders have cap space to want to take on his contract. Most non contenders have no cap space. So even "cap floor" teams aren't eligible for a trade. So at least this season, I don't see any team wanting his 2 year 6m per cap hit. Look what it cost the Leafs to get rid of Marleau 6.25m cap hit and 3m in salary for one year.