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Old 06-20-2015, 11:52 AM   #21
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^additionally I love the fact that he truly loves being a Flame.
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Great deal for both sides, well done
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Old 06-20-2015, 11:53 AM   #23
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That is a fantastic dollar amount for what Backlund brings. Great job by the Flames brass.
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Flames news! yay!
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Old 06-20-2015, 11:54 AM   #25
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Great deal. Now just waiting on Bouma & Gio
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Old 06-20-2015, 11:54 AM   #26
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Opted to forego 2 years of UFA status
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Old 06-20-2015, 11:55 AM   #27
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Would have loved a couple extra years on that contract, but good value nonetheless.
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Old 06-20-2015, 11:55 AM   #28
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Not a bad deal at all. If he can stay healthy it'll look like an absolute steal.
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Old 06-20-2015, 11:57 AM   #29
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Monahan, Bennett and Backlund as top 3 centers?

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Old 06-20-2015, 11:58 AM   #30
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I guess the Flames aren't using him as a throw in for any potential trades?
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Old 06-20-2015, 11:59 AM   #31
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Excellent deal.
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Old 06-20-2015, 12:00 PM   #32
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Center is sett for three years now. RW and D will be the focus of all trades! Weeeee.
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Old 06-20-2015, 12:01 PM   #33
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I guess the Flames aren't using him as a throw in for any potential trades?
But but sign and trade yeah
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Old 06-20-2015, 12:03 PM   #35
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I find this news to be pleasing.
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Old 06-20-2015, 12:04 PM   #36
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So 3 more seasons before the KHL
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Old 06-20-2015, 12:05 PM   #37
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in before Where are you Chris O Sullivan posts that we paid 3M AAV more than he is worth.
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Old 06-20-2015, 12:05 PM   #38
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Great money, great term
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Old 06-20-2015, 12:06 PM   #39
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That's actually very agreeable money and term.
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Old 06-20-2015, 12:06 PM   #40
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Can't argue with that one bit!
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