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Originally Posted by Caged Great
For me, I would most like to sign the pair of Backes or Okposo and Brouwer.
Both "B" guys are 6-3 RW (Backes is a C that shoots right) while Okposo is actually only 6-0.
Brouwer is more of a 3rd line RW, which is fine. Have Frolik on the line with Backlund, Brouwer on the line with Bennett. Backes can slot in on line one just as much as Okposo could. I don't know if either would be the ideal candidate though in terms of offensive skill, but their physicality would help deflect off Gaudreau.
If the Flames snag one of the Fins, they may stick in Calgary or they could go back for another year. Would be largely determined on training camp (I don't see why they wouldn't stick in CGY though)
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Backes would be awesome. But he's 31 and going to want a retirement contract. Does not fit in the plans. He's the kind of UFA you add as a last piece to make a run at the cup.