[Francis - Rumour/Speculation] Expect next Captain to be Rasmus Andersson

[The Fisher Account]

Classic Flames missing an opportunity to name a Captain before all the media junkets and promo vids are filmed

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by The Fisher Account

Classic Flames missing an opportunity to name a Captain before all the media junkets and promo vids are filmed

I bet this means there is an offer on the table with a deadline for Backlund which includes the C. If he declines it will be Andersson.

[Vinny01]

I think there are signs pointing to a Backlund extension and captaincy that will be announced. Pat has hinted at that as something he could see, Leslie was pretty confident some or all of Backlund, Lindholm, and Hanifin will extend. Frank’s training camp prediction for the Flames this morning was one of the UFA’s was signing.

I feel like if it was Rasmus, Huby, Weegar it would have been announced by now. I think a Backlund extension is moving in the direction of getting done

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I think there are signs pointing to a Backlund extension and captaincy that will be announced. Pat has hinted at that as something he could see, Leslie was pretty confident some or all of Backlund, Lindholm, and Hanifin will extend. Frank’s training camp prediction for the Flames this morning was one of the UFA’s was signing.

I feel like if it was Rasmus, Huby, Weegar it would have been announced by now. I think a Backlund extension is moving in the direction of getting done

Hearing Backlund talk today, it kind of left me with the feeling that an extension might be in the works. When he was asked if he thought not having an extension might affect him not being named captain, it seemed like he wanted to say more than he did, but he just kind of lit up a bit and avoided the question.

[FanIn80]

I couldn't care less if Backlund stays, I would still name Andersson captain. I love that he's a trash-talking Edmonton hater.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

Hearing Backlund talk today, it kind of left me with the feeling that an extension might be in the works. When he was asked if he thought not having an extension might affect him not being named captain, it seemed like he wanted to say more than he did, but he just kind of lit up a bit and avoided the question.

I listened to that after my post and I think it is almost certainly happening after seeing his reaction. My thoughts are they have agreed but just ironing out the details.

[activeStick]

Good news for me if true, but odd as well since I think he wanted to wait and see how the vibe is this year and it's only been 1 day of a no-stress situation...

[CFO]

Don't understand how OK just all of a sudden had issues. Major mess up not retaining valamaki. Looks even worse now.

[Stochansky]

Originally Posted by CFO

Don't understand how OK just all of a sudden had issues. Major mess up not retaining valamaki. Looks even worse now.

Sigh


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[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

I couldn't care less if Backlund stays, I would still name Andersson captain. I love that he's a trash-talking Edmonton hater.

I think being a good captain includes more than just pumping the team up for games. It also includes keeping people accountable, having difficult conversations with players, media, and coaches. It also involves figuring out team activities, getting guys together, etc.

IMO, the people in the room will make a much better decision in picking a captain than any off us, because they have all the information.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by MrMike

I bet this means there is an offer on the table with a deadline for Backlund which includes the C. If he declines it will be Andersson.

There isn't. At least not from what I have heard.

[tkflames]

My guess...the management has picked Weegar and Andersson as the finalists and the players choose.

That's what I would do anyways. The captain needs to straddle the line between coaching and player - this gives you ownership from both on the selection.

[VilleN]

Originally Posted by CFO

Don't understand how OK just all of a sudden had issues. Major mess up not retaining valamaki. Looks even worse now.

Yeah, losing Valimaki has really set us back. He’s a force in the league. Perennial Norris candidate. The Finnish Bobby Orr - why god!?!?

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I think there are signs pointing to a Backlund extension and captaincy that will be announced. Pat has hinted at that as something he could see, Leslie was pretty confident some or all of Backlund, Lindholm, and Hanifin will extend. Frank’s training camp prediction for the Flames this morning was one of the UFA’s was signing.

I feel like if it was Rasmus, Huby, Weegar it would have been announced by now. I think a Backlund extension is moving in the direction of getting done

I have my doubts that backlund is signing an extension any time soon. He has repeatedly said he will take his time and it’s about winning. No chance IMO he has come to the conclusion that on first day of camp this team is going to win.

For me it takes backlund out of the captaincy running. Don’t like the optics of , I’ll captain your team if you guys prove to me we are going to win . I have no problem on his approach of staying or going. It just takes him out of the captaincy running. Plus I think it will take a 3 year contract at over $5.5 million for him to re-sign. No thanks.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

I have my doubts that backlund is signing an extension any time soon. He has repeatedly said he will take his time and it’s about winning. No chance IMO he has come to the conclusion that on first day of camp this team is going to win.

For me it takes backlund out of the captaincy running. Don’t like the optics of , I’ll captain your team if you guys prove to me we are going to win . I have no problem on his approach of staying or going. It just takes him out of the captaincy running. Plus I think it will take a 3 year contract at over $5.5 million for him to re-sign. No thanks.

Friedman stated on 32 thoughts this morning that he thinks they are talking and moving towards and extension. Mentions the captaincy could be part of it. He doesn’t say it is imminent but there is something here to keep an eye on which is Friedman speak for it is only a matter of time

[mile]

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[Locke]

I really like Backlund, but I am sorry...

[Erick Estrada]

Man this is setting up to be an old team.

[Toonage]

The cap doesn't work in Calgary's favor going forward if they bring Backlund back even at his current salary. Can't also bring back Lindholm, Hanifin, etc.

If I had to guess, signing Backlund signals the end of Lindholm here.

[prizefighterinferno]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Man this is setting up to be an old team.

Sooo old.

But Backlund embodies so many great on and off-ice qualities and is still a very impactful player. If we have to have a team of geezers, I'm glad he's on it.