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Originally Posted by Samonadreau
^I think if it was a 'slamdunk', it would be done by now.
And 3x6M AAV is crazy for a 35-38yo. He's great, but he's no Pavelski.
But sounds like things are pointing towards they will get something figured out.
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How is it any crazier than giving a player $7M until they're 39? Or $10.5M until they're 38? This is smarter in my eyes, because we know Backlund is still effective and it's not crazy to think he could maintain 3rd line quality minutes for the next 3 years beyond this one.
We know Backlund is still executing. Pavelski got a 3 year, $7M AAV at 35 - and he just signed a 1 year $5.5M AAV deal after that one wrapped up.
Sure, Backlund doesn't produce offensively like Pavelski, but $6M starting next year is not the same $7M from 3 years ago.