I have a pretty good feeling that Backlund would take a discount to stay with the Flames. Honestly he seems more passionate about being a Calgary Flame than anyone else on the team. He loves the rivalries that we have, especially against Vancouver. I think 4-5 years at 5 mil would be a fair discount price.
This organization has done a lot to ensure Backlund became established as an NHLer and it was touch-and-go for quite a while due to his nagging injuries early on. I'm sure he recognizes that and seems eager to get this team into the playoffs every time he steps onto the ice.
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