Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community - View Single Post - [Rumour] Dreger: Backlund is available. Garrioch: Shane O'Brien available too

djsFlames · 11-22-2013, 11:07 PM

Not going to say it would be a mistake.. but not going to say I'm enthusiastic over the idea, either. I do like Backlund. But at the same time if he doesn't elevate his game (and Now) then he would be overtaken by our depth at C in due time anyways, I think..

But the time for him has been "now" to step up for some time, and so far this season he has disappointed. Though I think he should be receiving more 2-3 line ice time to make a proper evaluation. Especially before he is traded, if it does indeed happen. We do need to be sure about this one, at least as sure as we can be.

11-22-2013, 11:07 PM	#141
djsFlames Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Jun 2012 Exp:	Not going to say it would be a mistake.. but not going to say I'm enthusiastic over the idea, either. I do like Backlund. But at the same time if he doesn't elevate his game (and Now) then he would be overtaken by our depth at C in due time anyways, I think.. But the time for him has been "now" to step up for some time, and so far this season he has disappointed. Though I think he should be receiving more 2-3 line ice time to make a proper evaluation. Especially before he is traded, if it does indeed happen. We do need to be sure about this one, at least as sure as we can be. Last edited by djsFlames; 11-22-2013 at 11:13 PM.