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Originally Posted by GioforPM
To some extent the conversations between the team and Backlund when he extended are important. I think the NMC was likely pretty important and not just from a "I need to choose my destination" aspect. Backlund may want to end his career here. That said, both players have 10 team lists. I'm betting most contenders will be on those lists. Ottawa - probably not.
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That's true, but I could see it similar to Iggy choosing to go to COL. Instead of trying to join a Contender, join an up and coming team with a lot of young talent that's missing leadership.
I just don't know what would be Backlund's or Coleman's appetite to stay through a rebuild. For all I know Conroy and Backlund could have a similar agreement to what MTL has with Monahan this season - if the team sucks we'll trade you to a contender of your choice.
Obviously Ottawa isn't a contender, but I could see a lot more change than simply moving the UFAs in the offseason.