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Locke · 09-28-2023, 10:01 AM

I definitely am one of the people who did not want to see Backlund get the 'C' and, numbers depending, was not too thrilled about extending him.

But, time and circumstances change opinions.

I didnt want him to have the 'C' on an expiring contract where we might have to deal him at the deadline.

Now that he's going to be here for 3 more years on a reasonable contract? I'm beyond happy that he has the 'C' and now we can move along to others.

But its still no secret...this team is rapidly acquiring too many 'Greybeards' for too much cash and term.

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Locke Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Income Tax Central Exp:	I definitely am one of the people who did not want to see Backlund get the 'C' and, numbers depending, was not too thrilled about extending him. But, time and circumstances change opinions. I didnt want him to have the 'C' on an expiring contract where we might have to deal him at the deadline. Now that he's going to be here for 3 more years on a reasonable contract? I'm beyond happy that he has the 'C' and now we can move along to others. But its still no secret...this team is rapidly acquiring too many 'Greybeards' for too much cash and term. __________________ The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves! This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness. The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.