Backlund is a great choice. If the bar we are setting is that the player cannot be someone who disappeared for stretches at a time, well then not a single player is going to be captain, as every player on the roster is guilty of that.
I think how well their fit in the community is an important decision too. It's a good PR look when the Flames are part of a community event and you see the Flames' captain on the front page photo op. Both Iggy and Gio were amazing pillars in the community. Backlund is the same as well. He would be a fine choice.
Also only half-joking when I say that if making Gaudreau captain gets him to re-sign again, then make it so.
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