I do believe Bouma's last contract was insulting. Yet again really it was his first full season in the league. Team could of and probably should of rewarded his effort a little more. Not an insane number, just 100,000 or 200,000 more. Just as a thanks for all the bruises he has.
I don't know if the right move is to lock him up long term though. 3 years at 1.5million I would be fine with.
Backlund? Here is the question? What is he? 1st 2nd or 3rd line center? I say third line. 3 year no more than 3.5 million. If he breaks out this year offensively maybe a little more.
Byron? I love the guy. He has no spot on the team other than an injury call up. Yet another guy taking chances away from our prospects. If he is ok being a tweener I would sign him to a cheap one way with the idea of him being in the AHL for at least half of most seasons.
Colborne? He has grown so much on me. I think he is an absolutely horrible center though. Can we move him to right wing and be done with this already? He is not a playmaker, but he is somewhat of a finisher, what you need in a winger. Big right winger with skill and size, starting to use his body a lot more. I am sold!
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