Billy739
Joined: Dec. 2017
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Backes should be moved but for the right price or its a distraction from the main deal .
Backes , Forsbacka-Karlsson and a conditional 2nd in 2021 that's returned if either player hits 30 + points by the 2021 draft.
MTL would gladly take the deal to leave JFK in SHL to develop using Backes as a 4th line Center upgrade on Thompson /Weal atleast 2/4 years he's got term.
CBJ, NJD and MIN are all teams in a position to take this deal as they have the cap and could use Backes short term or retain flip him if the payouts JFK and a 2nd.
No need in giving up two 2nds and a top 6 player to a team to take a cap dump is a bit high to a team who couldnt really use Backes when you could pay less to fringe teams who look at this as a low risk gamble to help their bottom 6 bulk faceoffs and grit edge playing style if nothing else .