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Poe969 · 08-13-2020, 07:44 PM

I think it'll be that the Flames get another good C and as Backlund gets older, his contract to output aren't ideal. Not saying he'll be garbage but I think he'll be supplanted by then and be pushed to the third line and it doesn't make sense to pay a third line guy over 5 mil.

Or it could be the same things I've said but instead of Backlund, it's Gio.

I honestly think one of the veteran leaders on the team will be a big part of the Kraken moving forward. Even if they take Gio just so they can trade him at that deadline.

08-13-2020, 07:44 PM	#52
Poe969 Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Exp:	I think it'll be that the Flames get another good C and as Backlund gets older, his contract to output aren't ideal. Not saying he'll be garbage but I think he'll be supplanted by then and be pushed to the third line and it doesn't make sense to pay a third line guy over 5 mil. Or it could be the same things I've said but instead of Backlund, it's Gio. I honestly think one of the veteran leaders on the team will be a big part of the Kraken moving forward. Even if they take Gio just so they can trade him at that deadline. __________________ Fan of the Flames, where being OK has become OK.