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Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee
adding Hudler to me means light at the end of the tunnel. I am just thankful they weren't done and I had that impression before for some reason.
I think the forwards are okay, they look pretty good. I'm so on the fence about Backlund.
On the one hand, he's a skilled player, and we have a new coach that pushes young guys and will hopefully create a game that skilled players can blossom into. On the other hand, if we keep him his value could depreciate big time if he doesn't rise to the occasion and at a time that it could be maximized now in a package with Bouwmeester.
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Unless Backlund makes huge improvements this year, I would say he HAS to go. I think it would be a HUGE mistake to try to turn him into a 3rd liner. He is too weak, passive, and is constantly being dominated in the defensive zone. Hopefully he can get his offence where it needs to be or else we are looking at yet another bust.
I keep hearing Hudler won't succeed without the Detroit cast, but looking at some of those highlights, seems not so bad. He is contributing to the play, not just benefitting from the play of others. He also appears to have pretty good finish when being set up. I think its a good signing.