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Originally Posted by djsFlames
Nobody should be reading much into Sven's last season. It really doesn't alter my opinion on him, because it was absurd to expect him to immediately step up in his rookie season. But 10 points in 20 games for production is excellent for any player in that situation. He's already producing at a higher click than Backlund was in his debut. You just know that he's bound to be a top 6 once he gets the hang of the speed and physicality of the big league, he's too skilled not too.
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Baertschi's production is marginally better than Backlunds. At 20 years old, Backlund put up 10 points in 23 games playing a minute less ice-time per game.
Based on their play, Baerstchi is showing the same promise Backlund did that age, which is the right stage for him to be right now.