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Originally Posted by Sidney Crosby's Hat
Backlund is not a top six player (on a good team). I think the team will look a lot better than that in four years time.
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I disagree. The thing about Backlund that I find exciting (albeit, im a big fan of the kid so choke down a salt grain) is that you can see the offensive potential coming, yet he already has a very mature two-way game.
He gets a bunch of take aways, works hard in all zone, seems very to have a high IQ and good sense and is committed defensively. The offense seems to be clicking a little more this season, and if that growth continues i see him as a Plekanec/Bergeron type centre. (Patrice might be pushin it) A solid 2nd line C, which would be great for this team long term