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Originally Posted by Wild GM
My thought is why do so many people want to trade Backlund?
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I don't want to trade him in the fact I want him gone but I look at selling high as an option. He is going to be 29 next summer and wanting a 5-8 year contract at likely $5-$6M per.
I think my position on the situation has been pretty clear. I am a believer in Sam Bennett and do not want him traded. Sam is the popular value asset I see a lot of Flames toss into trade proposals. For me Backlund is that player which is why I hope the Flames make a decision on Backlund this summer.
My first hope is they sign him to a 4.5-5x5 deal. If an extension can't be worked out this summer then I am in favor of moving him so we do not lose him for nothing or overpay to keep him