I mean, that’s fair to say. Wants to win but wants to see if this team will be good
Pang1Tong
I think this is also the same for Lindholm. If the team thrives under Huska and Savard. He might likely stay. But if Calgary doesn’t do well. Calgary would be “fire” sale the remaining rentals
rhythmmchn
I think the correct translation is « I’m not ready to commit; please trade me. »
gfreshbud1
Fair.
HumbleInterest
Real captain material 🙄
NotFuryRL
Sounds like a Tkachuk or Gaudreau situation in the making. It’s a big risk, and there’s no guarantee he signs even if the Flames do well. I, for one, am very wary.
JayTalk
Backlund choosing not to extend is entirely fair with me. He’s given nearly his whole career to this team, and if he wants to spend the final years of his career chasing a cup, we should honor that request like we did for Iggy.
Vegetable-Pack5556
This is fine, you can’t trade everyone. On the other hand if Lindholm says this he must be traded before the season starts.
No_Standard9311
basically what ive read from the insiders is that there was talk prior to the draft, but teams got guys for free like Ryan Johansen & RoR & Duchene, which killed discussion, and it’s been completely dead since – there’s no interest in Backlund at all.🤷♂️
Paulhockey77
Ready to get downvotes. This is not a good idea. The team needs to pick a fucking direction. Are we contending? Retooling? If we bring back lindholm I assume it’s bc he’s signed and we’re planning on contending. If he comes into to the season without an extension in place it’ll be Johnny 2.0
I expect Hanifin to get traded this off-season. I hope we don’t bring him into next season. It’ll bring negative media attention plus you’ll risk losing him for nothing
Backlund is clearly looking to win and let’s be real Calgary isn’t as close to contending as ownership thinks. Bringing a guy back just because he’s “captain material” is stupid. He’s saying what he wants people to hear. It’s clear the dude isn’t signing in Calgary again. Trade him now and start fresh. We don’t need this type of uncertainty anymore.
Jerrykurl778
Fair enough, I don’t see Backlund mailing it in. Hope this season is surprisingly successful.
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I mean, that’s fair to say. Wants to win but wants to see if this team will be good
I think this is also the same for Lindholm. If the team thrives under Huska and Savard. He might likely stay. But if Calgary doesn’t do well. Calgary would be “fire” sale the remaining rentals
I think the correct translation is « I’m not ready to commit; please trade me. »
Fair.
Real captain material 🙄
Sounds like a Tkachuk or Gaudreau situation in the making. It’s a big risk, and there’s no guarantee he signs even if the Flames do well. I, for one, am very wary.
Backlund choosing not to extend is entirely fair with me. He’s given nearly his whole career to this team, and if he wants to spend the final years of his career chasing a cup, we should honor that request like we did for Iggy.
This is fine, you can’t trade everyone. On the other hand if Lindholm says this he must be traded before the season starts.
basically what ive read from the insiders is that there was talk prior to the draft, but teams got guys for free like Ryan Johansen & RoR & Duchene, which killed discussion, and it’s been completely dead since – there’s no interest in Backlund at all.🤷♂️
Ready to get downvotes. This is not a good idea. The team needs to pick a fucking direction. Are we contending? Retooling? If we bring back lindholm I assume it’s bc he’s signed and we’re planning on contending. If he comes into to the season without an extension in place it’ll be Johnny 2.0
I expect Hanifin to get traded this off-season. I hope we don’t bring him into next season. It’ll bring negative media attention plus you’ll risk losing him for nothing
Backlund is clearly looking to win and let’s be real Calgary isn’t as close to contending as ownership thinks. Bringing a guy back just because he’s “captain material” is stupid. He’s saying what he wants people to hear. It’s clear the dude isn’t signing in Calgary again. Trade him now and start fresh. We don’t need this type of uncertainty anymore.
Fair enough, I don’t see Backlund mailing it in. Hope this season is surprisingly successful.