Okay so how many chances does Backlund need?
He was handed 1st line Center duties a couple years ago and was never able to step up in the role. That is why we have guys like Stajan still around. Backlund has never made the next step.
In fact, when has Backlund ever played his way into a larger position? All this talk about ice time not being earned, but Backlund has never taken advantage of opportunities when they were given to him.
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