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Originally Posted by GioforPM
I agree about Backlund - I think teams will make him a better offer than the Flames might be able to afford.
On the bolded part - there are a couple posters here who regularly complain about Frolik's contract.
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Typically this would piss me off.
However, Backlund worked so hard to change his game to make it more complete. He also didn't complain for years on end while being shunted to a bottom 6 role. He also didn't have a proper NHL salary until this year.
Typically first round players like Backlund, particularly those that have high scoring potential in European leagues, act like divas. Backlund's personality is the exact opposite.
I'd feel pretty happy for him, if he cashed in. I always felt bad for what happened to Glencross. I always view team loyalty vs. self-interest as a bit of a balancing act.