05-24-2023, 12:40 PM
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#41
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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Backs should have been. Ship has sailed I think.
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05-24-2023, 12:43 PM
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#42
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Crash and Bang Winger
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I'd rather have a younger C that can grow with the core over the next 5-10 years as a player and a captain. Rasmus is my vote, he has the passion and grit to be a good captain, he also has the charisma that I think would serve him well dealing with the media.
Nothing against Backs, but if he was going to be given the C it should of been a few years ago after the Gio departure
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05-24-2023, 12:43 PM
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#43
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Richmond upon Thames, London
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Weegar might prove to be the guy if they don't give it to Backlund.
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05-24-2023, 12:44 PM
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#44
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Virginia
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Who is leaking all this exit interview information? It seems like something that should be kept confidential or players will stop being candid in the future.
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05-24-2023, 12:45 PM
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#45
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dammage79
Backs should have been. Ship has sailed I think.
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I think so too. And it's tough to forget he asked for a trade.
It's rare when someone wants to be a Flame for his whole career, but sometimes you must let go of sentimentality for the organization's good. The last bit has pushed home the mantra of cheer for the logo on the front, not the name on the back.
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05-24-2023, 12:48 PM
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#46
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Park Hyatt Tokyo
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Conroy to determine next captain via Grouse Grind.
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05-24-2023, 12:53 PM
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#47
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All I can get
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Decide the Captaincy via Feats of Strength.
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05-24-2023, 12:55 PM
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#48
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by topfiverecords
Conroy to determine next captain via Grouse Grind.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop
Decide the Captaincy via Feats of Strength.
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Determine the captain by grinding this premise into the ground
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05-24-2023, 12:58 PM
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#49
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Seattle, WA/Scottsdale, AZ
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Originally Posted by blankall
Which players actually lead the dressing room? Love Backlund, but he always seemed like more of a quieter worker type, although probably one of the best workers in the NHL. That being said, I've never been in the Flames dressing room, so who knows.
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Exactly. Why does someone need to have a "C" on their jersey to run the room?!
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05-24-2023, 01:03 PM
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#50
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All I can get
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Originally Posted by DoubleK
Exactly. Why does someone need to have a "C" on their jersey to run the room?!
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I think having one now would be a good thing primarily because it would be a departure from the previous coach's unspoken inference that nobody was deserving of the title.
Change can be good.
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05-24-2023, 01:04 PM
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#51
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Uranus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
Yup.
He can be the captain...but I would want him to take a discount then too.
Honestly even $3M might be too much at age 35.
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After the season Backlund just had you are expecting and thinking that $3M might be too much? Even a modest raise to $5.5M might not be enough if he has another season even remotely close again this year.
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05-24-2023, 01:04 PM
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#52
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Richmond upon Thames, London
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We'll find a husafell stone to act as the captaincy stone
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05-24-2023, 01:04 PM
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#53
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Franchise Player
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For me I think that ship has sailed. Should have happened right after gio left. He has requested a trade twice now and wants to be on legit contending team. I’m not sure that’s Calgary. As far as I’m concerned he is probably down around 5-6 of order of importance for players this off season .
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05-24-2023, 01:06 PM
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#54
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Van Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
After the season Backlund just had you are expecting and thinking that $3M might be too much? Even a modest raise to $5.5M might not be enough if he has another season even remotely close again this year.
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Honestly I’m sure he meant a 3m AAV, he’s got to drop off and fast with age
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05-24-2023, 01:06 PM
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#55
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
After the season Backlund just had you are expecting and thinking that $3M might be too much? Even a modest raise to $5.5M might not be enough if he has another season even remotely close again this year.
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His offensive numbers were good but his defensive game is starting to erode. If Backlund wants money anywhere near what he makes now you ship him out the door. Personally I would anyhow, I think a change of scenery would be good for both parties. The guy has asked out for two straight years now, grant him it.
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05-24-2023, 01:07 PM
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#56
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: NC
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I am having a tough time with the possible ultimatum that Conroy is being given. I hope it's not Backs trying to take advantage of a new GM and putting him on the spot. I don't see Backs like that though. It's probably him telling management that he's been here through thick and thin and feels he has the voice to guide the room. If that's the case, an extension must be in place. I don't want a captain for one year and then gone afterwards. Probably the toughest UFA of 2024 for Conroy to deal with.
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05-24-2023, 01:07 PM
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#57
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It's not easy being green!
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: In the tubes to Vancouver Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kyuss275
For me I think that ship has sailed. Should have happened right after gio left. He has requested a trade twice now and wants to be on legit contending team. I’m not sure that’s Calgary. As far as I’m concerned he is probably down around 5-6 of order of importance for players this off season .
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Yep, he should have been named when Gio left. But it’s too late for him now. I feel like Weegar or Andersson is the guy now.
But I want Backlund traded at this point.
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05-24-2023, 01:13 PM
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#58
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Although I am a fan of Backs, I believe he should be traded immediately. His bone-headed line change in overtime towards the end of the season, which cost the game, should be considered a tradeable offense on its own. Additionally, he has requested to be traded at least twice.
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05-24-2023, 01:16 PM
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#59
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Closet Jedi
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Don't understand the 'ship has sailed' comments. Do what's best for the team and players: if giving it to Backlund for one year is best for the team, then do that.
The "C" is an honorary title more than anything.
Chara had the C forever in Boston, but everyone knew Bergeron was the guy.
Landeskog is holding the C hostage, but everyone knows MacKinnon is the guy.
I'd want to see Backlund honoured with the C given his tenure and play, but it if you're a real leader, it shouldn't really matter.
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05-24-2023, 01:29 PM
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#60
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by Philly06Cup
Don't understand the 'ship has sailed' comments. Do what's best for the team and players: if giving it to Backlund for one year is best for the team, then do that.
The "C" is an honorary title more than anything.
Chara had the C forever in Boston, but everyone knew Bergeron was the guy.
Landeskog is holding the C hostage, but everyone knows MacKinnon is the guy.
I'd want to see Backlund honoured with the C given his tenure and play, but it if you're a real leader, it shouldn't really matter.
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But if he does not re-sign this summer is it not better to try and trade him?
A lot depends on who wants to stay.
I'm good with giving him the C and he re-signs a 1-year extension for $2 mil with bonuses.
If he won't commit, I'd trade him with some salary retained to get a quality return.
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