2023/2024 Trade Rumors and Speculation Thread

[Niemo]

There’s a better chance that Backlund puts up 40 pts this season than 50 pts (IMO). If that’s the case, is he a 4.5MM player 1 year older? 2 years older?

I’m ok with the deal because we’ve done much worse and I like Backlund, but I certainly don’t view it as a “steal” or “very team friendly”. The cap going up several million only allows current teams to resign their own guys to raises and maybe go for a mid size fish….not 35 yr olds to multi year deals.

[butterfly]

Backlund is putting up those 40 points while playing against the Hintz, Eichel, MacKinnons of the world. He plays PK1 and is the forward for 3v5. That is worth a ton to me.

[dissentowner]

That is a solid deal done by Conroy, getting the term and the dollars he did.

[Jaydee]

I dont see anywhere that a deal was reached?

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by Jaydee

I dont see anywhere that a deal was reached?

Rasta Masta posted it a few pages back. Seems to be solid source.

2x4.5

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Jaydee

I dont see anywhere that a deal was reached?

There is nothing official yet but we are having faith in one of our informants.

[Samonadreau]

This must get him high up on the games played for the Flames list.

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by butterfly

I'm thrilled about Backlund. This roster would be nowhere near as competitive without him.

Backlund was our most consistent forward last year.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Samonadreau

This must get him high up on the games played for the Flames list.

He’s already 3rd and will past Gio
Probably won’t reach Iggy

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

He’s already 3rd and will past Gio
Probably won’t reach Iggy

He just needs to play 4 more seasons and only miss a total of 17 games over those 4 seasons to get to Iggy.

38 year old Mikael Backlund popping the franchise record? Could happen. Would likely need a 5th season. Does Backs play 5 more seasons? He would turn 39 in March of that 5th season.

Gio turns 40 in a couple of weeks and is saddling up for another season.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Samonadreau

Rasta Masta posted it a few pages back. Seems to be solid source.

2x4.5

Some 80 posts ago and I think this is the first time it was really asked… says a lot.

[TheScorpion]

Friedman:

My prediction on Mikael Backlund: he signs in the neighbourhood of three years at a $5.5M AAV. We will see how accurate I am. It’s always a grind to get there, but there is a will on both sides.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article...ng-camp-notes/

[bigrangy]

4.5x2 is way too little for a player of Backlund’s caliber.

Goal differential is the only thing that matters but people only pay for pointz.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Friedman:



https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article...ng-camp-notes/

This would be more in line what I’d expect to see.

$4.5M is a hometown discount (especially on a 2-year term). $5.5M and 3 years seems closer to market.

[kehatch]

I hope it's 4.5 x 2. If so, that's a crazy good deal. But Friedman doesn't throw out predictions lightly. 5.5 x 3 sounds more realistic.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by kehatch

I hope it's 4.5 x 2. If so, that's a crazy good deal. But Friedman doesn't throw out predictions lightly. 5.5 x 3 sounds more realistic.

True but neither does Rasta Masta

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Obviously the 4.5 x 2 years is ideal, but 5.5 x 3 years isn't horrible for what Backlund brings. Still going to be a pretty valuable guy for 3 more years. I'm fine with anything close to those two rumors tbh.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Backlund stays with the Flames for another 2 seasons. All is right with the world again.

[MrMike]

16.5m over 3 years starting next year is too much. I’d be against that deal.
If it’s 3 years it shouldn’t be over 12m.
5-4-3

[Bonded]

5.5 x 3 is a much harder contract to move. He’d be a lifer on the Flames for sure