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Originally Posted by sworkhard
If he does, don't expect him to be until his 4th year in the NHL.
Of course, if he's a 47pt player for us in his 1st year, I'd be thrilled too, but don't expect Sven to be a legit top line talent until his 3rd or 4th year in the NHL.
Like so many players, Giroux broke out in his 3rd year, and has really come into his own in this, his 4th year. It's also something to remember when discussing Backlund, who's currently in his second year.
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I think too many people on here tend to forget that Backlund is still only in his second full season. He will be better and start to improve, it would be a big mistake I think to let him go anytime in the next 2 to 3 seasons, by his 5th if he hasn't quite started to produce to play in the top 6, then maybe consider him as simply a defensive 3rd line centre.
Sven is a machine, can't wait for this kid in Calgary!