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trackercowe · 03-22-2014, 12:24 AM

Backlund has become the second best forward taken in the 2004 draft from his selection up until Simmonds was taken at the end of the second round. Only Perron would be ranked higher than him. Definitely see that as a win for Darryl Sutter now more than ever.

Heck he's probably the 3rd best forward taken in the last 20 spots of the first round (Pacioretty and Perron being better). I was a Lars Eller fan at one point, but I think Backlund has actually surpassed his play this year. It will be interesting to see what sort of contract Backlund gets next year if he continues to pace himself at 45-50 points per season. 4-5 million is probably the range they'll have in mind.

03-22-2014, 12:24 AM	#218
trackercowe Franchise Player Join Date: Nov 2009 Exp:	Backlund has become the second best forward taken in the 2004 draft from his selection up until Simmonds was taken at the end of the second round. Only Perron would be ranked higher than him. Definitely see that as a win for Darryl Sutter now more than ever. Heck he's probably the 3rd best forward taken in the last 20 spots of the first round (Pacioretty and Perron being better). I was a Lars Eller fan at one point, but I think Backlund has actually surpassed his play this year. It will be interesting to see what sort of contract Backlund gets next year if he continues to pace himself at 45-50 points per season. 4-5 million is probably the range they'll have in mind. Last edited by trackercowe; 03-22-2014 at 12:27 AM.