Will Backlund get extended this offseason?
This discussion started on the Lazar thread and I thought it deserved its own.
Treliving has talked about wanting to extend Backs this offseason.
The deal that Tampa just did with Tyler Johnson sets the best template in my mind. TJ has shown more offensive prowess (at times) than Backs, but Backs is a better defensive centre. But Backs is also two years older.
However I think a six year extension at $5MM AAV would be the right approach. Would Backs bite on something like this or would he be tempted to try FA next year?
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