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Originally Posted by Otto-matic
I think you retire Backs number. He's won a few awards and really epitomized being a Calgary Flame and the work he's done in the community.
Sure he's not as flashy of a player but he's done a lot for the Flames.
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Disagree completely and I love Backs. Retired numbers are for major scoring and winning accomplishments. If you retired Backs, every team would have 2/3rd line players retired based on longevity/community work.
It's a much higher bar and that is not a shot at Backlund in the slightest.