How much does Backlund make in next contract?

[CraigsList]

I like the sounds of a 4 x 4. He really has to prove himself this year. He'll get a raise no matter what, but depending on how he plays this year is what will make him get a 2.5m-4.5m contract.

 

[marbsarebad]

I say unless he steps up his production this year they should keep him at the exact same. He is a first-round selection, defensive center who is supposed to create some offense. His point total should be somewhere between Bergeron and Kopitar (Bergeron was a second round selection), but he can't even do that.

I might be one of the only people on this board that still thinks Backlund will be a career 3rd line center. I'm sorry, but a first or second line center should not be barely .5 PPG.

I sincerely hope he gets better, though, or even continues the pace he was on at the end of the year. I really, really do.

 

[Skobel24]

I say unless he steps up his production this year they should keep him at the exact same. He is a first-round selection, defensive center who is supposed to create some offense. His point total should be somewhere between Bergeron and Kopitar (Bergeron was a second round selection), but he can't even do that.

I might be one of the only people on this board that still thinks Backlund will be a career 3rd line center. I'm sorry, but a first or second line center should not be barely .5 PPG.

I sincerely hope he gets better, though, or even continues the pace he was on at the end of the year. I really, really do.

I view him as an excellent 3rd line center, and a good 2nd line center. If he doesn't step up his game this year, I'd offer roughly the same as what Stajan got. If he wants more, then goodbye.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Using Bergeron as an example and basically making a generalization saying every defensive center drafted in the 2nd round or better is a bit extreme, no? You're talking about elite players here.

Datsyuk and Zetterberg were drafted in the 6 and 7th rounds respectively and to make generalizations based on drafted positions is tough. I think all draft position can be used for is "rough" indication of what percentage a guy has of becoming an NHL'er in a given round.

I think at this point, most would agree that Backs is a excellent 2-way center, that can play anywhere up and down in your lineup and is trending upwards. I'm glad he's a Flame.

 

[CraigsList]

Using Bergeron as an example and basically making a generalization saying every defensive center drafted in the 2nd round or better is a bit extreme, no? You're talking about elite players here.

Datsyuk and Zetterberg were drafted in the 6 and 7th rounds respectively and to make generalizations based on drafted positions is tough. I think all draft position can be used for is "rough" indication of what percentage a guy has of becoming an NHL'er in a given round.

I think at this point, most would agree that Backs is a excellent 2-way center, that can play anywhere up and down in your lineup and is trending upwards. I'm glad he's a Flame.

I swear Hox, ever since you've switched your name, we've agreed on a lot of things.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I swear Hox, ever since you've switched your name, we've agreed on a lot of things.

Maybe I suddenly got Johnny's hockey IQ?

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

Maybe I suddenly got Johnny's hockey IQ?

 

[JulianHopper*]

Mikael Backlund

I have to agree with what's been posted in this thread so far, so between $3-$4M for 3-4 years.

The Flames will probably use Matt Stajan, who they got at a bargain as a measuring stick for Backlund's contact.

So by that it will probably be $3-$3.5 for 3 years unless of course Backlund scores 30 this year and isn't traded.

 

[ReNeGaDe87]

here is an old article, but a really good one what I like to call


"BREAKING DOWN BACKLUND"


http://flamesfrom80feet.blogspot.ca/2014/05/is-mikael-backlund-5-million-player.html

the season starts soon and I pickup my season tickets tonight so HEAL YOUR GOD DAMN ABS BOY!!!