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Originally Posted by Boxman
Backlund would most likely sign a contract with a Stanley Cup contender who is loading up for a deep run into the playoffs. To stay with Calgary, he will want high term and dollars a la Giordano as someone else put it. Calgary's situation is different from other teams in that they have recent high draft picks Bennett and Tkachuk that we probably want to keep. Other teams picked in the bottom 15 in recent years and don't have the same considerations - different cap situations. Not impossible to resign Backlund, but is it really desirable to resign a player on the wrong side of 25 who is performing at his all time best?
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Not sure why you feel compelled to speak for Backlund on his desire to stay or why you think that it is impossible to imagine Calgary being an attractive place with solid young pieces that is ready to legitimately compete for a cup at the end of next season.
I think every player ideally wants both term and dollars in a situation they enjoy. Having spoken to Backlund a couple times before, he seems legitimately passionate about the community and being a Flame, and I would imagine (although I could certainly be wrong) that he would be motivated to stay if possible.
Also, the "wrong side of 25"?
