All the pissing and moaning about signing guys at 27/28 to long-term deals but then talk about extending Backlund who wants multiple years? If there is a player the Flames need to move on from it is Backlund. Love the guy as a person and his commitment to the community, but we're about to see a drop in ability like crazy. Use his big year to get some assets and keep the development ball rolling. Follow Carolina's lead here. Move players that aren't in the long-term plan and bring in assets that keep the system well stocked.
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