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					Originally Posted by  keenan87
					 
				 
				Hopefully, the Flames and Backlund decide its time to part ways and he is willing to move his NTC. 
 
He really didn't take much of a hometown discount and he probably isn't too happy being taken off the second line and now being demoted to the fourth line. 
 
With Ryan around, I really don't think Backlund or his cap hit is needed. 
			
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Ryan only has one more year on his deal after this season.  No guarantee he will be around in 2 seasons.  Backlund hasn't been his best this season but he has been a consistent 45+ point player while being one of the better defensive players on the team.  His contract is fine.