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Originally Posted by Textcritic
The only thing that will make Backlund expansion-expendable is the emergence of one of the younger forwards: Mangiapane, Bennett, or Dube. The Flames are already protecting Lindholm, so whether or not he supplants Backlund really has no bearing on Backlund's protection status—a big move is required from one of the other three.
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Agreed with exception to the "big" statement. Backlund's contract and age makes him less likely to get selected, than say a young player with lots left to prove.