Kranix
Deranged Homer
- Jun 27, 2012
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Cheap for a guy who sustained an excellent level of play pretty much all year last year
As team leader he's making a statement that money isn't everything and is setting an example. Hopefully Lindholm is paying attention.Cheap for a guy who sustained an excellent level of play pretty much all year last year
Backlund wasn't likely to get much more money and/or term at his age. He's still playing great, but at his age guys can fall off extremely fast, and teams are cautious abut that. Same reason Zucc just signed a similar deal win Minnesota.As team leader he's making a statement that money isn't everything and is setting an example. Hopefully Lindholm is paying attention.
I very much doubt this was Backlund taking less money to set an example.As team leader he's making a statement that money isn't everything and is setting an example. Hopefully Lindholm is paying attention.