I just don't want the Flames to be in a Bruins situation where they overpaid for valuable guys like Krejci, Kelly, Peverly and end up trading Seguin and Hamilton largely due to cap constraints. The Flames core 4 are Monahan, Gaudreau, Bennett, Tkachuk and those are the guys where the $6+M should be reserved. There is room for some $4-5M forwards and Backlund could fit in that group.
I just do not want to lose him for nothing or overpay to keep him and end up moving a younger player that fits better with the age group of the team. Lastly this discussion isn't even possible without Jankowski in the system who by all accounts is the real deal (big body 3rd line centre with some offense ability). It would be a risky trade for the Flames but if they could get a legit RW, or 23-28 right shot D maybe it makes some sense?
Backlund + Hickey for Strome + Hamonic?
Get a guy who can play centre or wing and a big shutdown Dman signed to a good deal for a prospect that might not sign with us and Backlund
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