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The Fonz · 04-23-2017, 12:58 PM

The issue I have is that I expect Bennett to surpass Backlund in a couple years time, pushing him down to 3rd line C. We can't be paying 5.5M + term for a 3rd line C. I guess when that day comes, you trade Backlund? That'd be a shame - the guy loves Calgary and the Flames, hates the Oilers and the Canucks, and has propelled his linemates to career years in 3 consecutive seasons (14/15-Bouma, 15/16-Colbourne, 16/17-Frolik). How can you trade a guy like that?

This would all be solved if Gaudreau could play his off wing, and Bennett could move to the left side permanently.

Bennett Monahan Gaudreau
Tkachuk Backlund Frolik

The guys making big $$$ need to be playing in the top 6.

04-23-2017, 12:58 PM	#96
The Fonz Our Jessica Fletcher Join Date: Dec 2004 Exp:	The issue I have is that I expect Bennett to surpass Backlund in a couple years time, pushing him down to 3rd line C. We can't be paying 5.5M + term for a 3rd line C. I guess when that day comes, you trade Backlund? That'd be a shame - the guy loves Calgary and the Flames, hates the Oilers and the Canucks, and has propelled his linemates to career years in 3 consecutive seasons (14/15-Bouma, 15/16-Colbourne, 16/17-Frolik). How can you trade a guy like that? This would all be solved if Gaudreau could play his off wing, and Bennett could move to the left side permanently. Bennett Monahan Gaudreau Tkachuk Backlund Frolik The guys making big $$$ need to be playing in the top 6.