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Vinny01 · 11-15-2017, 01:14 PM

I don’t think Backlund is a 6x6 player. 1 50pt season does not get you what Turris and Little signed for both of whom have had multiple seasons over 50pts.

I also think Backlund really wants to be here and would sacrifice cap hit for term. I am holding out hope they can keep the cap hit under $5M per so Backs can slide back to the 3rd line spot in the later years of the contract and not be too overpaid. If it takes a 7 year deal to do it so be it.

11-15-2017, 01:14 PM	#3829
Vinny01 Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CGY Exp:	I don’t think Backlund is a 6x6 player. 1 50pt season does not get you what Turris and Little signed for both of whom have had multiple seasons over 50pts. I also think Backlund really wants to be here and would sacrifice cap hit for term. I am holding out hope they can keep the cap hit under $5M per so Backs can slide back to the 3rd line spot in the later years of the contract and not be too overpaid. If it takes a 7 year deal to do it so be it.