Now that Brodie is done, what will happen with the other RFAs.
What's left (excluding rookies/prospects):
- Backlund - Corsi king and a guy who looks like he can produce at over a 0.5 ppg pace. Current cap hit of $1.5 million, meaning he will be due a significant raise. Nothing like Brodie of course but Backlund is closer to UFA status. I would be fine with 5 yrs 19 million ($3.8 per season).
- Bouma - I thought his current contract ($775,000) was a bit insulting for what he gives. Great 4th liner and PKer. I would give him a 3 year extension totalling $3.75 ($1.25 per season). For a 4th liner I don't think you want to go any longer than 3 years.
- Byron - Small energy player, with so-so offensive potential. It's unclear to me at this point if the Flames should sign him to a multi-year deal. IMO, unlike Bouma, we don't really know what Byron's potential could be. I think you need to let this season play out before thinking contract.