I think Colborn over Backlund comes down to size in a game where the head coach maybe overestimated how physical the Leafs would be. Also Colborn is the first Flame I have seen in years that's willing to stand in front of the net consistently and take the punishment. You aren't going to get that from Backlund although I would be lying if I said I would rather Jackman never suit up for the Flames again during this rebuild. He adds nothing especially with McGratton in the lineup. Re-signing him was and still is a big head scratcher for me especially when it appears the Sharks were actually willing to give up a draft pick for him a few years back. When you can get any asset for a plug at a trade deadline where you are clearly going to miss the playoffs you have to take that.
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