I wouldn't mind Backs on the left or even right wing of the second line next season. End of the day he'd be wasted at under 20 minutes a night as he's just too good. We'll have seven capable #3 centers (Stajan Jooris Colborne Granlund Shore Arnold Jankowski) so while having Backlund as a #3 feels very "Kings" ey I don't think it's the best for the team. He's a Top 6 Forward.
Right now? I do think one of Jones and Bouma needs a line swap but not both. Just give Backlund an outlet. I'd like Bouma-Backlund-Jooris, Granlund-Backlund-Jones, Bouma-Backlund-Shore, or Colborne-Backlund-Jones.
What's really hurting right now is that second PP unit.
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