It would be a risk for the Flames to move him before knowing if Bennett and Jankowski can fill his role. Maybe I am just too bullish on Jankowski as I think he will be able to be our defensive third line centr that provides offense.
I also see Bennett as a centre and not a third liner. It really is too bad Treliving didn't go 4-5 years on their current contract extension for Backlund. Backs certainly has played well enough to warrant a 5-6 year deal in his first taste of unrestricted free agency. With Calgary having Monahan and Gaudreau getting north of $6M and potentially Bennett and Tkachuk in 2 years.
Backlund could potentially bring back the top line RW the Flames need alongside Gaudreau and Monahan?
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