I take that quote as the Flames telling Backlund he needs to sign or they are going to trade him so his quote of it being out of his hands sure sounds like he expects a trade.
Ultimately I think all these players with the exception of Hanifin and Toffoli are good to come back and play next year and see how it goes but also do not want to commit long term until they see how it is. The Flames fanbase and organization is scarred by the fact our last franchise player left for nothing and likely want to pivot. I know the fans certainly want to get assets for these guys.
Very stressful days for Conny right now
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