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Originally Posted by djsFlames
If Backlund had a future with the Flames, despite taking 6 years to come into his own as a player, then yes, Sven can have a future with the Flames too.
(Sven has only had 3 to this point)
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Totally different situation,
Backlund has never had to outplay another centre to make the team. In his early years they made room for him as a first rounder, then we had Feaster who signed KHL centres (who weren't) centres, so he grabbed the position by default, not merit.
Sven isn't so lucky, there's a lot of people ahead of him that will make it difficult to displace.
Backs on the other hand, because of injury to Bennett is primed for a 9th life, once he himself returns.