Just for everyone's info, the Caps broadcast team was very complimentary towards Calgary's effort, and they were especially fawning over Backlund, mostly over his defensive zone play and drive towards the net. I still don't know if he will ever be more than a 50 point player, but I love his two-way game and effort.
The defense is really small, and the 3rd pairing was awful last night. I don't think it will be long before you see both Butler and O'Brien replaced with Breen and Sieloff. I give it til the halfway point of the season before that happens.
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