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Two things: Backstrom for Pacioretty isn't even close. You take Backstrom 100% of the time. Pacs is great, Backs is elite. Even with the 2 first round picks, it's still a very easy trade to make. BAcks is signed for a year longer as well. Honestly, Ovechkin for Pacs is a lot closer than Backs for Pacs. Also, McDavid's contract does not kick in until next season so no need to trade RNH now. (Unless a team really wants to overpay) Unless an injury occurs and they have a big need to fill, they're better off keeping him for depth and insurance. I could see him being moved for a Dman, but that's not happening with Montreal. If you want Edmonton to move anybody, you take a run at Lucic. I think they are already regretting the big contract. Just an opinion, but I believed they'd consider Shaw, Pleks, and a prospect/pick. Saves them 2.1 million when the McD contract kicks in and they'd fill a similar role. I'm not suggesting the trade should happen, the contract is gross, just that it's more likely then a Nuge trade.