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Old 12-08-2009, 10:10 AM   #212
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Wouldn't surprise me if Nemisz had a larger immediate impact in the pros because he's much bigger and stronger already. Backlund's a solid prospect but its as if some ppl expect him to be a franchise type player. I don't think he's that guy, and I don't think he's as far ahead of Nemisz as some believe.
The thing about Nemisz could also be mental. Nemisz has grown up around the North American game and been a huge, huge part of the Windsor Spitfires' success. That's gotta help your deveopment.
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