I'm shocked there are so many here advocating to sign 3rd liners to good deals out of loyalty. The Flames have been charitable to too many non-franchise players with long term and/or high price deals. Time to clean house where possible and not sign anyone who isn't carrying the team, to any type of long term or loyalty contract. Backlund may not deserve to be asked to take a discount because of his loyalty, but doesn't mean he should be a Flame for life as a 2nd or 3rd liner most years he was with the team. Time to move on and get some draft capital while at it. I just hope the Flames amateur and pro scouts are top notch to ensure we're getting good value from whomever we get for these guys.
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