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Originally Posted by Machiavelli
As someone who has been unimpressed with Backlund overall in his tenure with the Flames, I think this would be giving up on him too early.
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I agree although I feel management has given him rope and this may simply be one of those situations where the player isn't a good fit with the organization for whatever reason. I would hope if they do trade him that it's not for chump change and they get an asset or quality draft picks.
That said I'm certainly not worried about him ever becoming a top player and haunting the Flames if he goes elsewhere as I just don't think he's the complete package offensively. Could be a useful player if used right though.