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Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin
I could see a 3rd line of Bartschi - Stajan - Stempniak being pretty good.
I honestly think Stajan would put up better numbers than Backlund. I think Backlund is the odd man out this year. It kills me to say it and it's off-topic.
Stempniak would be a good veteran for Bartschi to play with if Bartschi couldn't crack the first 2 lines. He's played 456 NHL games and is a proven 20-goal scorer.
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Should I still be shocked so many posters seem to have given up on Backlund?
Considering Backs just signed a discount-ish signing or a 'prove it' contract if you will and also considering he is 4 years younger with a lot more potential than Stajan I think the 3rd line centre spot is Backs to lose personally.
If we handle Backs correctly we good have a legit shut-down centre on hands; far too early right now to call him the odd man out this year.