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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
Yes, Vancouver. They wanted him to reach UFA status badly and they have a ton of cap space to include him. This was actually reported recently.
Perhaps you should check your facts before making sweeping statements like that one. I'm betting Vancouver isn't the only team that would have significant interest in Backlund, even at his new salary.
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facts? We are dealing with opinion. Do you know for a fact that Vancouver would be interested in Backlund? If they have a choice for Statsny for the same money? (opinion, not fact)
Do the Canucks need another Brandon Sutter? to go with Horvat ... Where do they play Gaudette ( their version of Gaudreau that plays centre) or Elias Pettersson (#5 overall last year leading scorer in SHL) If the Flames had either of these prospects in their system and so close to being in the NHL I would have wanted to trade Backlund for a late first when that deal was possible (again opinion)
You follow the Panthers closely.... where would Backlund fit in with them?
Trocheck
Barkov
Bjugstad
McCann
Backlund's 5.35 x 6 is more than all but Barkov's 5.9M contract
I think I would be pleased from a Flames prospective for a 1 to 1 trade for each of the Panthers centres.. You?