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Originally Posted by transplant99
Yes.
Treliving isnt doing his job if he doesnt consider trading Backlund if there no extension by the 26th.
Once we are past that day, you have to assume he will hit July 1. Doesnt mean the Flames cant re-sign him at that point, but the chances are way way less it happens with 30 other teams able to take a run at him as well.
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I completely disagree. If the Flames end up deciding to trade Backlund as a result of a contract impasse next week they will lose that trade—by a lot. The Flames are absolutely better off facing down the high probability that he signs an extension than they are with the fairly middling return they would receive for a pending UFA Backlund.
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So you are looking at (unless you actually believe this club is a contender right now....and they aren't based on the season thus far)
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This is also where we disagree. The Flames may not be a contender, but they are close to it. They are likely to make the playoffs, and they also look like they could go on a run. The Flames realistically can beat any team in the Western Conference.
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1) Maybe making the playoffs with Backlund and possibly winning a round, and then losing him for nothing in the summer.
2) Maybe making the playoffs, probably not winning a round but with a mitt full of assets he would return, and the small possibility he would return as a UFA.
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3) Making the playoffs, advancing to the second round, and likely re-signing Backlund in the summer.
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There is one scenario there that is preferable by miles in trying to become a SC winner in the window that is presented to them.
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Any return that Backlund might garner in a week WILL NOT HELP the Flames win a Stanley Cup, and yet, Backlund himself very well could.
I agree. There is one preferred scenario.