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Originally Posted by Ashasx
Brouwer: possession black hole, may be the worst player in the league
Backlund: possession monster, fancy stats favorite
My point is that Backlund is so much better and important to this team than we could have hoped Brouwer had been that the prevailing view on this forum that Backlund isn't worth it is nonsensical.
Look at Frolik in contrast, who is paid fair value and has been a great addition to this team.
And you don't want Backlund's contract getting in the way of Jankowski? Why?
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I am not a guy who puts a ton of stock into possesion. The Flames are a top 5 Corsi team right now and not in the playoffs. The Kong’s were all of last year and missed.
The contract stuff is quite simple really. If the Flames commit $6M to Backlund for 6 years that contract will run past all of the current core. Jankowski will likely get a bridge deal but will need a third contract before the Backlund extension expires. Tkachuk is going to get paid soon and could be our highest paid player. Bennett is on pace for a raise if he keeps it up. Gaudreau will be 29 when his deal expires in 4.5 years and will need $10+M Monahan could be the same.
I am just not convinced a guy that scores around .5ppg deserves 6x6 for his 29-35 age bracket. This is why I suggested we trade him this past summer to maximize the value. I am okay keeping him but I fear his contract will be unmovable and Cody the team a good young player down the line.
Boston paid all their players from the cup winning team to big deals and lost Seguin and Hamilton who would have kept that team a cup contender for years to come instead of the bubble team they have been since 2014