« Eric Francis a déclaré ce matin sur Sportsnet 960 qu’il s’attend à une prolongation de Backlund et qu’une conférence de presse pour lui permettre d’obtenir le C aura lieu « dans les 2 prochaines semaines ». #Flames »
Eric Francis this morning on Sportsnet 960 said he expects a Backlund extension and a press conference for him getting the C will happen "in the next 2 weeks." #Flames
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That literally just means before the regular season starts (October 11).
Flames are having a special event on the 7th. I’m figuring that’s where they’ll make the announcement.
I feel like I’m reliving the same « news » every other day for the last few weeks
If Backlund signs a 3 year extension, he might surpass Iggy for most games played as a Flame and will most likely finish 4th all time in points.
Do you see him getting his jersey retired in the same way like Hejduk, Koivu or Lehtinen did? Not a superstar, but a leader who played his whole career one team and is up there points wise.
Had a good laugh listening to Barnburner yesterday. The guys were pointing out that Francis has made this statement about so many guys he’ll be « right » eventually
As long as the number remains relatively team friendly, should be good