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Originally Posted by DazzlinDino
One thing I worry about with the Flames is we seem to hold onto guys past their value or due date (Iggy). If we hang onto Backlund too long we might diminish some good returns or key additions that could help the team stay competitive. We have a couple other players that might fit that mold.
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This has definitely been a problem with Treliving in that he's had issues gauging when players are near a steep decline. He definitely will have some hard decisions this offseason. It's probably the offseason he will be able to fetch the best return for Gaudreau and maybe the last opportunity to get out of Backlund's contract as he's going to be 31 in March and it's safe to say he best days are behind him and he could be close to going the route of Glencross, Brouwer and Neal with his game falling off a cliff.