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Originally Posted by ScorchyScorch
Meh
Backlund will turn it around
Gio will turn it around
Russell will turn it around
They were all playing at a consistently high level mere months ago. That ability doesn't just disappear entirely in that time. This stretch doesn't define Backlund as a player, and sounds like Harts had a good talk with him about what he needs to do and I'm sure he's working on it.
Hell, Crosby is 166th in league scoring currently. It doesn't mean he's suddenly a 3rd/2nd line tweener now. Chill and have some faith in the guys you've watched for several seasons now. Bad starts happen.
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Not the best comparison with Crosby. Gio I will give you as he has been playing at a high level for years. Backlund and Russell's careers don't give me any belief they will turn it around. Russell was on waivers just over 2 years ago and Backlund was on the verge of being in the AHL "whizzing past the graveyard" is how Feaster worded it I believe
These players are no where near as proven as the Crosby example you give to compare situations