Great teams usually have a few guys who hold things together like glue, perform when the pressure is on and do what needs to be done to compete and get the win. Backlund IMHO is a key player in all these areas and we are fortunate to have a center like him in our lineup. I think having him on anywhere from lines 1-3 he easily steps into that role and compliments what we have in the system and our lineup with Monahan here now and Bennet coming in the future. What really sets Backlund apart is his dedication to being the best player he can be.
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