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Originally Posted by Stanley
I'm really curious to see what Backstrom's got left in the tank...who knows, he could be a pleasant surprise despite his age and injury woes...
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I don't believe there is any chance that Backstrom will ever factor into the Flames' plans after the season. He could end up playing great, and I am quite confident that they will not re-sign him if for no other reason than that he is already 38-years-old. His playing time is in satisfaction of his agreement to waive his NTC and nothing more. Anything he does in the next 40 days is unto his own benefit as a pending UFA who may pursue another NHL contract but with another NHL team.