The Flames through a disappointment have been handed some space on Backlund's extension because of Bennett's stall.
If they can get Bennett done on a three year deal around 9, that's likely almost half of what it could have been if he had done what Monahan and Gaudreau had done in their final entry level years.
So you can fit Backlund now, something that wouldn't have happened with a dominant Bennett.
Add in the fact that you need Backlund now because they still don't have said dominant Bennett.
So try and get him on a three year deal around 5M and it fits with Bennett's next development contract.
The key though is avoid the NTC, or at least only give him a limited one so they have some flexibility.
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