My take:
Backlund - I see him as the future #3 center on this team, unless an upgrade can be cheaply found, and by upgrade I mean someone with his qualities + durability and better face off prowess, although he has improved in that regard. He's a guy that can play the #1-#3 center roles based on injuries, and young players developing....and not hurt you one bit in the short-medium term. Also, he's a guy who seems to bleed Flames red, and puts the team first. He's also a player who probably won't bog down your salary cap situation by having too big of a cap hit while playing third line minutes.
Bouma - IMO Bouma's going to be a Flame for a long time, if not his entire career. He's what this team's identity is all about, and is far more valuable to the club than anything you could possibly get in return via trade. Speed, size, grit, PK and defensive abilities, leadership and this season he's even added depth scoring to his list of attributes.
Colborne - Not cemented in here by any means, but I don't think he'll be going anywhere. He's got a great combination of size, speed and skill, not to mention he is very versatile being able to fill in on any line, or any forward position. I know many people wish he was meaner, and used his size to punish players more, but that's not his game. He uses his size well for his game of keeping the puck, working the boards, and trying to set up an offensive chance. We also need to keep in mind that this is only his 2nd NHL season, and his offensive game is still probably developing. I think it's very likely we continue to see improved offensive numbers from him going forward.
Shore - I think he's a piece that Treliving covets, and with his style of play I see him fitting in well with Hartley's system. For those reasons I see him being here long term as well. Another versatile player, with good work ethic, excellent speed and good two way potential. Also helps that he's a RH shot and better than average size.
Jooris - This is guy that I see as very similar to Shore, just a little smaller, and minus the "pedigree". I like Jooris, but I can definitely see him being moved, and not because he wouldn't be a useful player down the road for this team, but because his strong rookie season has likely raised his value and the Flames have depth at the forward position....and more specifically, a potentially better version of Jooris in Drew Shore. I can see Treliving dangling him out there as part of a package to upgrade the org somewhere else.....would be happy to be wrong though.
Byron - If this guy wasn't 5'7" and 150lbs, would anybody here want or think he should be gone? I highly doubt it, because he's friggin awesome......even with the lack of breakaway finish. I honestly think he makes this team better on most nights when dressed, and I wouldn't be surprised if Treliving felt the same way. We know Hartley does, becasue unless the guy is injured........he dresses. Time will tell, but I think he will be re-signed and continue to play a depth/utility role for this team moving forward.
TLDR;
My predictions are...
Backlund - WILL be here long term
Bouma - WILL be here long term
Colborne - WILL be here long term
Shore - WILL be here long term
Jooris - WON'T be here long term
Byron - WILL be here long term
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