IMO, the Flames rushed him into the NHL, should have played at least a season in the minors before jumping the gun. The likes of Sven and whom ever the next 3 2013 draft picks are I think should also get at least 1 season with the AHL club unless they are in the same group as Crosby/Skinner.
Thus, with a team like the Flames iced this year, I wouldn't dare play my young players.
The lockout has proved to be a good thing for Backlund, he's definitely a different person this year than he was last year.
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