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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
It's a shame peoples expectations get in the way of a players development at times. Backlund has the potential to turn into one of the games elite defensive centres. That's not a sexy or exciting thing to say but it's a valuable position, that third line pivot spot.
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Yeah, I was hoping originally he would be a solid #2 guy who could put up some decent points, but maybe his offensive game isn't tailored for that. But he could be a great #3 center. His defensive game is pretty solid.