Guys are making 12 million now, the next tier of future stars (young players) are getting 8.5.
Backlund is an elite two way center, not a number one center but one of the most productive shut down guys in the league.
You don't let them walk when you're trying to create a three or four year window.
His contract flows through that window and I'm pretty sure he'll be as productive as he needs to be in that secondary scoring role.
If the cap goes where they say it might his contract will be just fine.
Can't believe there's 16 pages suggesting Backlund is a sign of mediocrity.
This site is just crazy these days ...
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