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Originally Posted by New Era
No, it wouldn't. When Backlund was in the situation Baertschi finds himself currently in, Backlund as the best prospect in the Flames system and no one else really pushing him at the position. Baertschi is not the best prospect for the Flames and has been bypassed by several players in the system at his position. Baertschi is at a crossroads and for good reason. He has not produced even remotely close to the level expected of him and shows limited potential to do so. He isn't a very good prospect any more and is one of those guys who may only achieve success in another organization where expectations are not at the same level.
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I'd also suggest Backlund's issues early on were for the most part injury based. Every time he started to play well he got hurt. When he got some consistent playing time because he was healthy, he was pretty good. Sven's issues were not injury based - they were coaching decisions based on play alone.