Assuming Backlund stays healthy, I project him to be a 40-45point, 15-20goal scorer.
I said earlier in this thread I would like to see a 3yr contract for 6-8M(total). But it might take 10M to get it done. At his age I don't think he's in his prime yet. And I really do think he could be a flame when they turn the corner.
I know he's bound to go cold again, but not to the point where he's pointless in 10 straight games. I also think that if he isn't scoring, he can still do so many things well(defense, faceoffs, PK).
After investing this much time into him, I want to see him succeed here.
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