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Originally Posted by Matty81
Recognize I have a bit of personal bias but a little love for Backlund... I think the other two were very good defensive role players but Backlund is a better all around player than either; he plays great d and is an amazing penalty killer as well but contributes more offence than the other two.
Both the other two have cup run shines but I think Backlund shouldn't be penalized for playing on a worse team.
Also his determination to make it to where he is after so many setbacks where the kid could have left for sweden or boiled over, his character and the way he came in and led Kelowna to a whl title... Always will be a special player to me personally.
I can see why folks would say he needs to do it for a few more years. I think he will be number one in this poll in a few years if he doesn't get dealt.
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I don't see how any person having seen Yelle and Patterson could even suggest Backlund is in the same class, never mind suggest he's a better player than both???
Very strange post.
Do you have a rationale? You mentioned he kills penalties??
Both Yelle and Patterson we're amongst the best penalty killers of their respective eras...Patterson was recognized as one of the top Def Forwards in the NHL, and yet was still under-rated, IMO.
In what area of the game is Backlund a superior player???