Speculation: David Backes House For Sale

[542365]

I agree with the thought of possibly moving Steen in the near future, but I just don't see it happening. I think he might be the next captain honestly(though I think it SHOULD go to Petro, I can definitely see it going to Steen). I bet they try to lock him up for a few more years after his deal expires.

As for Backes, if this is just him testing the market and/or downsizing, it's awfully strange timing. I think it definitely means he's considering leaving St. Louis, in which case it will be hard to see him leave, but at the same time I think it's the right decision long term for the team, and likely Backes because he will get more money elsewhere.

 

[542365]

That's a beautiful home by the way. $8,800 a month is just a bit over my budget though.

 

[Total Bender]

Isn't it pretty typical for pending free agents to list their home in the weeks before free agency? Possibly sending a message to Army that there will be no hometown discount?

I've come to terms with either result regarding Backes but letting him walk just doesn't seem to fit the "one last chance" tone that has been created by giving hitch one more year.

 

[execwrite]

I agree with the thought of possibly moving Steen in the near future, but I just don't see it happening. I think he might be the next captain honestly(though I think it SHOULD go to Petro, I can definitely see it going to Steen). I bet they try to lock him up for a few more years after his deal expires.

As for Backes, if this is just him testing the market and/or downsizing, it's awfully strange timing. I think it definitely means he's considering leaving St. Louis, in which case it will be hard to see him leave, but at the same time I think it's the right decision long term for the team, and likely Backes because he will get more money elsewhere.

Totally agree with this. Would love to keep him on a reasonable short-term deal but he'll get more elsewhere.

Time to move on for both sides. He just might get his Cup somewhere else.

 

[SirPaste]

Backes' house has been withdrawn from the market

 

[Majorityof1]

Backes' house has been withdrawn from the market

Now let the speculation begin that he is already re-signed......

 

[TruBlu]

I don't think Backes would know that for sure unless they have already resigned Schwartz and it just hasn't been released to the media yet. I don't see them doing anything until Schwartz is resigned unless Backes took a hometown discount too good to pass up.

 

[2 Minute Minor]

Backes' house has been withdrawn from the market

lol at this saga. Reminds me of a time when Nebraska was hiring a new football coach, and they sent a privately owned jet to pick up Houston Nutt (then at Arkansas) as the rumored new coach. Well, he didn't get on the jet, but the flight plan was publicly available. Obviously, he was never coach at Nebraska (and they hired Callahan instead).

This publicly available information being scrutinized this closely for clues is kind of humorous. I hope poor Backes isn't having his privacy invaded too badly, but I wonder if they've agreed in principle to something (I bet strongly that they have).

 

[PiggySmalls]

Now let the speculation begin that he is already re-signed......

Pretty much. 5 years @ 5.8

 

[TruBlu]

Pretty much. 5 years @ 5.8

I'd be okay with that if it happened. I'd rather it be 4 years, but I think that is fair, and he could actually get more going elsewhere. I see Brouwer leaving and Shatty being traded for picks.

 

[Vladdy the Impaler]

Maybe Yeo bought it?

 

[jbron]

Yao did buy it, but he can't take possession for another year.

 

[Oberyn]

Stamkos bought it.

 

[BluesBrother]

Malkin bought it

 

[SteenMachine]

Hahaha I like where this is going.

 

[Ranksu]

JR just tweet that Brouwer bought it






Lets have some fun, wheee

 

[Majorityof1]

Ott bought it. When Backes turned down his latest offer, Armstrong felt that the team couldn't lose more grit and leadership. So he offered Ott the $5.5x3 he had previously offered Backes. Because we all know that when we lose a center, Ott is ready to step into that contract offer. #OttPlanB

 

[bleedblue1223]

Perron bought it, he's coming back and forming a line with Paajarvi and Barbashev.

 

[Meatball]

Perron bought it, he's coming back and forming a line with Paajarvi and Barbashev.

Yay, offensive zone penalties and wraparound goals.

 

[542365]

Why do you guys turn every thread into something stupid? Everyone knows Christopher Beckford-Tseu is buying that house and is going to put an end to our goalie controversy and lead us to the promise land.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Perron bought it, he's coming back and forming a line with Paajarvi and Barbashev.

What did Barb do to get lumped in with Perron and PRV? Hahaha

 

[bleedblue1223]

What did Barb do to get lumped in with Perron and PRV? Hahaha

He was the 2nd round pick in that deal.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

He was the 2nd round pick in that deal.

Ahhhh true true.

 

[KingBran]

Ott bought it. When Backes turned down his latest offer, Armstrong felt that the team couldn't lose more grit and leadership. So he offered Ott the $5.5x3 he had previously offered Backes. Because we all know that when we lose a center, Ott is ready to step into that contract offer. #OttPlanB

This made me

Then I realized it's something Army would actually do.


Finally I

 

[Falco Lombardi]

Turgeon bought the house. He's coming back.