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Originally Posted by Locke
Right. I forgot that he had to take a pay-cut to even get that 1 year deal.
The powers that be are not convinced of Backlund yet and that deal was the proof.
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Yes and no.
He and his agent traded NHL dollars for a one way deal, it was pretty smart actually. The Flames gave up the option of the reduced salary option and Backlund gave up the NHL dollars to try and establish himself.
Good move for both sides really. Too bad injuries scuttled it (and a lockout).