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thymebalm · 11-13-2013, 04:53 PM

Backlund defender here.

He's a very smart, very good 200ft player.

I can attribute the lack of his point scoring to his crappy linemates, bad ice time, defensive zone starts, etc.

Backlund isn't being given a chance out there. He plays well and gets benched or demoted whereas Glencross coasted through October and never once saw a dip in playing time.

Backlund is a piece. He's a piece we will need, especially as he goes from 25-30. Whether he becomes a Frans Neilsen or a Jordan Staal... we need a guy like Backlund to win.

If Monahan grows into a #1 center, who do you guys slot in behind him? Not Stajan, that's for sure. Backlund is a perfect fit in the 9 spot, and maybe, if his luck changes, the 6 spot.

Please keep him around. And on top of that, please give him linemates with NHL talent.

11-13-2013, 04:53 PM	#88
thymebalm #1 Goaltender Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver Exp:	Backlund defender here. He's a very smart, very good 200ft player. I can attribute the lack of his point scoring to his crappy linemates, bad ice time, defensive zone starts, etc. Backlund isn't being given a chance out there. He plays well and gets benched or demoted whereas Glencross coasted through October and never once saw a dip in playing time. Backlund is a piece. He's a piece we will need, especially as he goes from 25-30. Whether he becomes a Frans Neilsen or a Jordan Staal... we need a guy like Backlund to win. If Monahan grows into a #1 center, who do you guys slot in behind him? Not Stajan, that's for sure. Backlund is a perfect fit in the 9 spot, and maybe, if his luck changes, the 6 spot. Please keep him around. And on top of that, please give him linemates with NHL talent. __________________ Death by 4th round picks.