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Enoch Root · 10-22-2020, 07:55 AM

For Backlund, it isn't about running him out of town, it is simply the fact that he will be 32 and making $5.35M.

If you lose him, you use the cap savings to replace him.

And Connor Zary will hopefully be progressing towards trying to take his spot.

But Backlund's future depends on Bennett - if Bennett doesn't take a step forward this year, then he's the candidate.

10-22-2020, 07:55 AM	#91
Enoch Root Franchise Player Join Date: May 2012 Exp:	For Backlund, it isn't about running him out of town, it is simply the fact that he will be 32 and making $5.35M. If you lose him, you use the cap savings to replace him. And Connor Zary will hopefully be progressing towards trying to take his spot. But Backlund's future depends on Bennett - if Bennett doesn't take a step forward this year, then he's the candidate.