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Old 03-31-2013, 01:54 AM   #88
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What, in your opinion, is holding him back from being a legitimate top 6 center at this point (and in the future)?

I think he definitely has the defensive acumen to be a shut-down center at this point, and produces enough offense to be considered a legit #3. So what do you think is holding him back from taking that next step? Consistency? Size? Will-power?
I would say a combination of consistency and offensive skill. I think a legit #2 centre on a good team should be putting up 50-70 points. Think Daymond Langkow in his prime.

I think the team would be doing very well to have Backlund a few years down the road as their #3.
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