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32 Thoughts mentions Backlund and Kylington.

Regarding Backlund

Originally Posted by Elliotte Friedman

I think they are talking. I don't want to make predictions here because negotiations are a grind. Calgary is going to try to get its best deal and Backlund is going to get his best deal or try to anyway, and it takes time to get there, but I'm under the impression that they are talking and I do believe Backlund has indicated that he is willing to stay. It would not surprise me in the least beat if the Flames are saying "you get this done you're our C". I don't know that they're doing that, but it wouldn't surprise me in the least bit. It makes sense.

I think the players believe that Backlund is the true captain of the team and I'm sure the organization isn't blind to it. He has come back, remember how he felt at the end of last year he's come back he's in a much better mood. He's very important to them on and off the ice. You know that King Clancy trophy he won last year for his community, I think that was a big thing to remind everybody... this has been an excellent marriage. The marriage between Mikael Backlund and the Calgary Flames has been good for the organization it's been good for Mikael Backlund, his family, and the community of Calgary. and I think everybody is after a summer of deep breath, I think everyone is reconnected here. I do believe they're talking.

I think there's a legitimate chance, I don't think it's imminent or anything else, and you still have to find a sweet spot that makes sense for both player and team. I think there's something here to keep an eye on when it comes to Backlund. I think he now wants to stay, and the Flames want it to happen, so now we just need to get from point A to point B.