Is it just me or do Swedes seem to be late bloomers in the NHL? Backlund would not be the first Swede to really hit his stride around 25. Naslund was up and down until around 25, same with Zetterberg, same with the Sedins. Not saying he is going to be a superstar, but it seems like Swedes take a little longer. If he turns into a 50-60 point two way forward that is pretty good for a 2nd line center.
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