Lers780 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Straight up, help out both teams. Discuss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex the Great Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Why would Washington do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLahey Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 If Luongo to Washington is in the cards, expect Neuvirth or Holtby coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I really don't think Washington would do it. Maybe for other players but not Backstrom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 It will take more than just Luongo to get Backstrom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lers780 Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 How much more would it take though? He has had a huge decline in production over the last couple season, and is coming off a shortended season where he missed ~40 games because of a concussion. Say something like Luongo + Shroeder for Backstrom + Holtby/Neuvirth...whoever they would rather part with. Washington has Ribero and Laich for #1 + #2 center, just try and re-sign Ribero to an extension before you trade Backstrom and still have some leverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00bxQb Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Backstrom is like a top 5 center in the league and he's in his early 20s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lers780 Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Backstrom is like a top 5 center in the league and he's in his early 20s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aladeen Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Backstrom is like a top 5 center in the league and he's in his early 20s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 It's not happening. Backstrom is 25 and is one of the premier playmakers in the league. He also is a huge anchor for Washington's PK and defensively. Really the straw that stirs the drink for that team, it's not happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForsbergTheGreat Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 First of all, Backstrom has been declining? He put up a point a game last year. By that judgement, the twin must be declining to so we should look into trading them too. NO.. Second why would Washington do that, who is going to fill the vacant hole on the first line? You don’t replace a player like Backstrom. He’s a huge piece of that team. There’s no way Washington would ever do that when they could give up a lot less. AKA ..Johansson and brouwer. Third, why would Washington do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 LOL! Seriously? Backstrom? There's no chance...no chance whatsoever. Laich & Neuvirth? Now we're talking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lers780 Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Apparently people think a lot more highly of Backstrom then I do...lol We will see how the rest of the year goes for Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyfan90 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Apparently people think a lot more highly of Backstrom then I do...lol We will see how the rest of the year goes for Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 The thing is, either Backstrom is likely to round into form, and be an integral piece of a contending team. If that is the case, Washington is absolutely not going to trade him... ...OR, he is showing signs of regression, and 1-dimensional play, and the Capitals think it would be better to get rid of him now. If that is the case, Vancouver is absolutely not going to take a 6.7M cap hit for a guy slotted to play 3rd center and 2nd unit PP. Either way, there is no chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00bxQb Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 yah maybe when Ovie is on his game. Otherwise he is middle of the pack. Thorton Henrik Crosby Malkin Stamkos Staal Toews Kopitar Tavares Spezza I would even say Kane, Seguin, Elias, Couture, Datsyuk, Kesler, Bergeron are at least debatable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarchandSucks Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Where would we put him? He's a natural center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Where would we put him? He's a natural center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00bxQb Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Where would we put him? He's a natural center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Kane Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Straight up, help out both teams. Discuss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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