No I can't see him not being re-signed. It will really all depend on the contract he's after and if his agent and BT are in the same ball park.
- geta02it

Backlund is a vary important player for the flames. And yeah kinda sucks that he is not having the same season he did last year,but that could work in Calgary's favour sign him at a cheaper rate for 2 maybe three more years.

Well that's the thing...who are you bumping out of the top 6? Doesn't make sense.

GG is giving the vets time to prove themselves out of respect. He's slowly moving them out and moving the young guys in. It's the right way to do it.

Everyone just expects everything to happen overnight, it's annoying.
- The-O-G

Yup is annoying.

hows Dougie playing?

hows Dougie playing?
- Cape Breton Bruins

Fabulous! Thanks for asking.

Back from ban. Merry belated Christmas and happy new year to y'all.

Well that's the thing...who are you bumping out of the top 6? Doesn't make sense.

GG is giving the vets time to prove themselves out of respect. He's slowly moving them out and moving the young guys in. It's the right way to do it.

Everyone just expects everything to happen overnight, it's annoying.
- The-O-G

I completely agree

Backlund is a vary important player for the flames. And yeah kinda sucks that he is not having the same season he did last year,but that could work in Calgary's favour sign him at a cheaper rate for 2 maybe three more years.
- pzoxic

Is thinking along similar lines. I'm hoping we can sign Backs for around 4.5 mill

I completely agree
- Flamin_Irishmin

Honestly I wouldn't be too upset if they lost Backlund. Personally I would like some more size/grit in the 2C spot, ideally he's a great 3C on a great team. I say this having zero recommendations for a replacement...I am just saying it wouldn't be the end of the world IMO.

If I were GM I would look to trade one of Dougie, Gio, or Brodie soon or in the offseason. The defensive prospects this team has are just too rich. Need to make room for Rass, Kyl, Vali, and Fox.

Honestly I wouldn't be too upset if they lost Backlund. Personally I would like some more size/grit in the 2C spot, ideally he's a great 3C on a great team. I say this having zero recommendations for a replacement...I am just saying it wouldn't be the end of the world IMO.

If I were GM I would look to trade one of Dougie, Gio, or Brodie soon or in the offseason. The defensive prospects this team has are just too rich. Need to make room for Rass, Kyl, Vali, and Fox.
- The-O-G

Yup I am with ya here. I would move Brodie. Great player and a great contract. could get a nice return and at least one of da boys ya mentioned should be able to step up.

What’s with theses rumours about Calgary and Patches/Hoffman?!?!

Both left wingers! Doesn’t make sense. Now if Mark Stone could be had...

Honestly I wouldn't be too upset if they lost Backlund. Personally I would like some more size/grit in the 2C spot, ideally he's a great 3C on a great team. I say this having zero recommendations for a replacement...I am just saying it wouldn't be the end of the world IMO.

If I were GM I would look to trade one of Dougie, Gio, or Brodie soon or in the offseason. The defensive prospects this team has are just too rich. Need to make room for Rass, Kyl, Vali, and Fox.
- The-O-G

I would agree unless there is any truth to Fox not wanting to play out West. Yeah I know we heard that all before with Gaudreau but Gaudreau knew we were wide open & starting a rebuild & he would easily slot into the lineup. With our D pipeline, well.... that's a different story. I would love to have Fox & when Harvards season is over, I would guarantee him a spot in our lineup to get him signed but we need to clear space. Either that or, I would go to him & see where he would like to play & line up a deal with an Eastern conference team. The return would be significant. Then I would make a deal & move one of our top 4 & possibly Stone in the summer/draft.

I would agree unless there is any truth to Fox not wanting to play out West. Yeah I know we heard that all before with Gaudreau but Gaudreau knew we were wide open & starting a rebuild & he would easily slot into the lineup. With our D pipeline, well.... that's a different story. I would love to have Fox & when Harvards season is over, I would guarantee him a spot in our lineup to get him signed but we need to clear space. Either that or, I would go to him & see where he would like to play & line up a deal with an Eastern conference team. The return would be significant. Then I would make a deal & move one of our top 4 & possibly Stone in the summer/draft.
- Kevin R

Where are these Fox rumours coming from? Oil Country?

Where are these Fox rumours coming from? Oil Country?
- The-O-G

Friedman touched on it on one of his radio spots. It was back in October. I’d take it with a grain of salt though, he always says that players don’t want to go to Calgary.

Where are these Fox rumours coming from? Oil Country?
- The-O-G

Fox is a good prospect. I really can't see him bringing in a decent return, well the retuen we would want. especially if he doesn't want to be here.whuch I Dought is the case. Todd has been saying we are burning draft picks but I think the pool looks good. Dube, Fox, maki,, plus all the boys in the A. maybe it's just me?

What’s with theses rumours about Calgary and Patches/Hoffman?!?!

Both left wingers! Doesn’t make sense. Now if Mark Stone could be had...
- Clyde334

Happy New Year buddy!
Well if Tre doesn't want to fire the coach & we don't have the picks needed to add, he's going to need to do a significant roster player for roster player type of deal to shake up the chemistry on this team. I doubt he stands idle while our playoff chances dwindle over the next 5-6 games followed by a wicked road trip in February. He kinda screwed himself on the Hamonic deal.

Friedman touched on it on one of his radio spots. It was back in October. I’d take it with a grain of salt though, he always says that players don’t want to go to Calgary.
- Clyde334

Yeah I remember it was a while back that it leaked out but I hate that option for these US College picks & there have been a number of high profile kids that have gone that route. But I doubt Fox will want to keep in the College league when he knows he has huge going pro options this spring.

Saw Matthew Phillips signed
can someone explain what the purpose or benefit of signing him right now is?

What’s with theses rumours about Calgary and Patches/Hoffman?!?!

Both left wingers! Doesn’t make sense. Now if Mark Stone could be had...
- Clyde334

I could see them switching Gaudreau to the right side if they can bring in a top line LW. Unless he's against it, there's really no reason he can't do what he does on either side.

Where are these Fox rumours coming from? Oil Country?
- The-O-G

Considering he can pretty much play for whoever he wants at this point, the Fox rumours will be there until he signs.

I could see them switching Gaudreau to the right side if they can bring in a top line LW. Unless he's against it, there's really no reason he can't do what he does on either side.
- Hunkulese

We had him on the right side last year when Cameron was trying different powerplay strats in the early season. He also destroyed world Jrs on the right side on the powerplay. He definitely can get a lot of goals from there.

Saw Matthew Phillips signed
can someone explain what the purpose or benefit of signing him right now is?
- cpltanto

What??? You just sign him if you think he’ll play. They think he’ll play...

hows Dougie playing?
- Cape Breton Bruins

Almost as bad as Freddie

Almost as bad as Freddie
- Nucker101

Good one!

Saw Matthew Phillips signed
can someone explain what the purpose or benefit of signing him right now is?
- cpltanto

If he signs before the new year he can play in the ahl once his season is over in Victoria, after New Years not eligible.

If he signs before the new year he can play in the ahl once his season is over in Victoria, after New Years not eligible.
- K-man25