Flames losing Backlund for nothing, in addition to moving multiple high picks is poor asset management as well. If this is only going to be a team that fights for a wildcard spot with Backlund then he should be traded.
Moving multiple high picks for Hamonic and then losing Backlund for nothing leaves the Flames with a huge hole to fill and minimal assets to do it. If they can swap Backs for a 1st and 2nd thst would give them more chips to improve the team. They could part with a top prospect if they are restocking the cupboards.
All in all a reasonable extension is the clear preference
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