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Originally Posted by Mike F
For the signing itself, the Flames had 3 choices:
- Sign him to this contract;
- Trade him at the deadline and undermine the team's core this season (and probably next if you get back picks and maybe a prospect); or
- Keep him for the remainder of the season and lose him for nothing in the offseason.
For those who don't like the deal, which other option do you opt for? |
So I don't hate the deal, I'm just concerned about the term. You can certainly make an argument that the Flames did the right thing today.
If it were me, and it seems like the majority here will be glad that it's not, I would have went for option #2.
But I'm not of the opinion that the Flames are a real contender this year anyway. I would have traded him. I think the Flames could have recouped a first rounder + for him at the deadline.
I actually don't mind the Flames depth at centre right now (and still believe that Bennett is part of that depth). Could have used this money to upgrade scoring on the wings.
But I also am happy to have Backlund. Could there have been a 4th option that saw a deal for higher AAV but shorter term? We may never know.