06-24-2017, 12:16 PM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
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Flames in contract extension talks with Backlund
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#Flames GM Brad Treliving noted that the team has talked with Mikael Backlund's reps re: extension. Will circle back after free agency.
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06-24-2017, 12:17 PM
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Great to hear. I hope Backlund is a Flame for life. He loves Calgary.
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06-24-2017, 12:18 PM
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This is excellent news, the only problem being that Backlund was outstanding last season, I'm not looking forward to that contract.
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06-24-2017, 12:20 PM
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I wouldn't mind a long term contract for Backlund. He might as well be a Flames his entire career.
The only thing I would worry about is his durability. He's been healthy for the past few years, but sometimes that durability fades as players get older.
I could see a 5 year 5.2 million deal
Or an 8 year 4.6 million deal (front loaded).
Can't see him making more than 5.5 million at any term, since his career high is 53 points.
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06-24-2017, 12:21 PM
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Now that the flames have top 4 defender cost certainty going forward makes it much, much easier to talk turkey with Backlund.
Flames are going for it, expect a deal a shade under Monahan.
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06-24-2017, 12:24 PM
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I'd be thrilled with a long term deal as long as the dollar value starts with a 5
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06-24-2017, 12:30 PM
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Best news of the day, and I like the Hamonic trade.
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06-24-2017, 12:32 PM
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5 yrs 5.5. Get it done, Brad!
Perfect number IMO. Less than offensive stars Gaudreau and Monahan and more than our UFA wingers.
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06-24-2017, 12:32 PM
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8 years, 14 million per.
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06-24-2017, 12:32 PM
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Backlund retiring a Flame would make me very happy. He also plays a smart game that could carry him well into the later years.
I would really really like seeing something with good term given to the 28 year old.
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06-24-2017, 12:35 PM
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more good news today.
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06-24-2017, 12:35 PM
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6 X 6 would be the upper limit both in terms of term and $
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06-24-2017, 12:38 PM
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5yrs 28.5 mil range seems about right
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06-24-2017, 12:45 PM
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I love Backlund, adding Hamonic gives some breathing room for this contract. Hopefully it's a long term deal.
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06-24-2017, 12:49 PM
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06-24-2017, 12:53 PM
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my god this man is gorgeous
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06-24-2017, 12:57 PM
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Hopefully the Flames get the right price. Backs has always been dependable in his own end, but up until recently he hasn't shown a whole lot of offensive abilities. It wouldn't be good to pay him point-producing dollars that he can't live up to.
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06-24-2017, 01:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Caged Great
6 X 6 would be the upper limit both in terms of term and $
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Um no. Love Backs but if that is the demand we need to deal him. 5x5 would be acceptable.
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06-24-2017, 01:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkGio
Hopefully the Flames get the right price. Backs has always been dependable in his own end, but up until recently he hasn't shown a whole lot of offensive abilities. It wouldn't be good to pay him point-producing dollars that he can't live up to.
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His 82 game pace over the last three years is 50 points. He's been .61 points per game in that period.
I'm not worried about it.
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