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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Something must of happend fairly recently to change his attitude towards the Flames. It can only be speculated. For all we know Backlund told him this wasn't the place to be at the Worlds? Maybe he got cold feet about Western Canada at the last minute? Who really knows.
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If this is true don't expect backlund re-sign when his contract is up. He's got a good attitude though so I highly doubt that.
AFAIK He never wanted to be picked by the Flames in the first place. He was hoping NYR would pick him in 09.