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Originally Posted by Flames1217
Backlund is a key leader in the room, bleeds the flames colours and is probably the biggest contributor to the community on the team. The guy has been through adversity and plays the right way and is mega competitive.
This isn't just about him being the longest serving Flame.
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Okay, so why not name him Captain at some point in the last 1.5 years then?
I don't disagree with the choice, it just seems way off base to now suddenly determine it's Backlund. Even more so when it sets the team up to potentially have him leave or retire and be back at square one in 2 years.