07-10-2013, 04:01 PM
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My face is a bum!
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Nice! I sincerely hope his next contract costs us way more than this one. I really like the progress he made last season. One of the few players on our team that was never frustrating to watch.
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07-10-2013, 04:04 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: BC
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I really hope he can find his game and develop into a solid 2nd line centre.
Every time I go back and look at the Flames draft history it's always so depressing... at least Backlund developing into a solid NHLer would salvage 2007 draft year.
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07-10-2013, 04:29 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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Good deal. I'm surprised he didn't take another 1 year deal.
He showed some great skill when he was healthy last season, I just pray he can have some better luck next season. I think he can be a 50 point player if he stays healthy.
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07-10-2013, 04:33 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: blow me
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I like this. Hopeful he can stay healthy all year and really light it up.
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07-10-2013, 04:50 PM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
Good deal. I'm surprised he didn't take another 1 year deal.
He showed some great skill when he was healthy last season, I just pray he can have some better luck next season. I think he can be a 50 point player if he stays healthy.
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Backs wanted term on his last contract as well - Flames didn't offer it to him.
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07-10-2013, 04:59 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Coquitlam, BC
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It was really cool to see Backlund start to assert himself last year. If he keeps that up he could become a force.
Great signing. Hopefully in two years he'll have earned a big pay raise.
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07-10-2013, 05:00 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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Was a good interview on the Fan with Backlund.
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07-10-2013, 05:05 PM
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#68
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Franchise Player
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Good signing. Let's see if Backlund can show that he's the Flames #1 center or at least #2 center. Just hope injury stops and he can prove that he's worth the Flames first round pick from the Sutter era.
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07-10-2013, 05:06 PM
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dammage79
Was a good interview on the Fan with Backlund.
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Did he say anything noteworthy?
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07-10-2013, 05:09 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Sweden
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The comments on the Flames Facebook-page about Backlund and this contract are headache-inducing.
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07-10-2013, 05:09 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tempz
Did he say anything noteworthy?
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Pretty much said he was really excited that the Flames believed in him enough to give him a two year deal. Pumped that the team is going really young. Was a bit surprised at Feaster press release comments about relying heavily on Backlund next season and is relishing the chance at an important role and leadership role on the team.
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07-10-2013, 05:11 PM
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Norm!
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I hear that his uncle has an intimate relationship with the Flames. Just sayin.
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07-10-2013, 05:17 PM
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#73
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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Mikael Backlund @mbacklund11 22s
Thank you all. I'm thrilled and honored to be a flame and call Calgary home for another 2 years!! @NHLFlames #BestFans #CofRed
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07-10-2013, 05:27 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Not cheering for losses
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Great term and dollars. Will be a steal of a deal, providing he stays healthy.
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07-10-2013, 05:33 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Love everything about the deal, would have preferred a longer term as I think he has a nice home here but with any luck he'll be resigning in 2 years for much more money.
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07-10-2013, 05:33 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Dead Rear, AB
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Awesome signing! Surprised he agreed to only $1.5 but probably a testament to his desire to be a factoring player for the Calgary Flames. Gives him 2 years to prove he's worth the big bucks and I really hope he does.
Good luck Backs!
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07-10-2013, 05:49 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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Pat Steinberg@Fan960Steinberg51s
Here's Mikael Backlund with us today after signing his new deal with the #Flames. http://bit.ly/14JOWco
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07-10-2013, 06:02 PM
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#78
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Section 120
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Now that Tanguay is gone I need a new jersey. If Backlund show promise at the beginning of the year he's my choice. He loves Calgary, has a great attitude, plays hard and will hopefully be a very important piece of the team going forward.
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07-10-2013, 06:10 PM
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#79
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Lifetime Suspension
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People keep talking about Giordano as a guy who would wear the next captain C but Backlund would be a good candidate too.
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07-10-2013, 06:12 PM
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#80
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Lifetime Suspension
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Loved how he came out flying at the beginning of last season.
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