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Originally Posted by Bingo
Man catching up on this topic.
I think it's more than fair to suggest a contract for Backlund at his age has to be handled correctly. You can't go long term, and you have to be careful on dollars as well.
But the crew that are suggesting he's just a third liner or doesn't show up ... honestly don't know where the comes from. Just bizarre to me.
I hope they trade 2-3 of these guys, I want the reset. But if Backlund wants to go short term and reasonable dollars I'd be happy to have his character in the room to set the pace for the next wave.
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What is that though?
3 years at 4.5M per? Would he even entertain that?
Cause IMO if you want a re-set, i think it starts with the guy thats been around 15 years.
He was OK last year and at times really good, but he also did his inevitable disappearing act for a couple decent stretches, although his defensive play was still contributing to the club. Obviously is a leader in the room as well.
Really not sure what the balance is for keeping him vs seeing what he can return. Though i think his market would be a pretty decent one considering his contract situation.