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Originally Posted by jayswin
The tone from management and many fans will predictably change to "well.....I mean you simply can't sell off assets when we're battling for a playoff spot, what message does that send to the room?"
Fans will start referring to expiring UFA's as "think of it like he's our deadline pick up for a playoff run".
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I think if the Flames are battling for the division then yes, they probably keep Backlund and he probably will sign a team friendly deal to stay, if the Flames look like contenders he will stick around. If the team is not in it though or even just battling for a wildcard I think you will see this regime willing to part with him for futures.