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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I suppose it could be a sign they aren't close to signing Backlund and are prepared to move on.
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I've thought this too, and to Comix Zone's point this is beginning to paint a picture. As a Backlund fan this concerns me though I would understand the team's trepidation if the sticking point was his ask vs. his age.
As for Smith, I would imagine the Flames are kicking his tires rather than say, Hoffman, because the Sens are looking to shed salary and the cost for the Flames would probably be a B prospect or future(s).