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Old 12-21-2017, 01:58 PM   #4962
TOfan
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Originally Posted by Vinny01 View Post
Flames should have paid Johnny for 8 years. Didn’t like the deal as soon as it was announced. Leads me t believe if the Flames are going to get Backlund at reasonable money it is going to take 6-7 years to do it.
You assume Jonny wanted to sign for 8.

Maybe he didn't. Maybe he wanted the flexibility to sign another contract while he still has some tread left on the tire. Or maybe this gives h control on whether or not he wants to go back to the NE states.

Flames initial offer should be 5x$5. I would go 6x$5 or 5x$5.5, but $6 is getting up there.

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