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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
Very happy this got done so early. I still think Backlund can fill a huge role for the Flames - even if he does get ousted by another center down the road (which may never happen). Backlund gives this team speed, work-ethic, leadership, the best defensive acumen on the team, and ~.5ppg while doing so.
Whether he becomes a winger or continues to play center down the road, Backlund will always be one of those important cogs that every championship team needs. Very happy the Flames locked him up for 3 years.
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I also just love his offensive zone entries too. Great signing.