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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
People keep talking about Giordano as a guy who would wear the next captain C but Backlund would be a good candidate too.
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I was ready to let the Backlund re-love ignite amongst CP, but MMF's assertion of being the next captain, absolutely chokes me out. There is no way someone of his playing style can be captain. He can't win a big faceoff, stays away from the tough areas of the ice, certainly can't fight and does nothing to change a game!!!
Remember 2 seasons ago when him and Iginla were injured coming out of camp, 1 had rib/back problems, 1 had a mangled digit. guess which one needed 20 games to return.
The contract is good and it is fair based on what we've seen thus far. I know CP believes he is on pace to score 20+ this season and lets hope, but as usual, it's a lot of games to stay healthy for and this guy is injury prone.
I still believe his game would fit better in the KHL, but nothing covers up warts better than a rebuild. Lets see how he does this next 82!