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FlamesAddiction · 03-21-2015, 12:21 PM

Sometimes I think Backlund is both the most under-appreciated and overrated player on the team.

Under-appreciated because he is an ideal 2nd/3rd line centre that is currently 2nd on the team in ice-time and plays in all situations. He is extremely important to the team in this role but is somewhat unheralded by the media and some fans.

Overrated because I don't think his production or skill warrants more even strength time or time on the 1st line, but there always seems to be a contingent of fans that think he isn't being used fairly..

I'm really happy with what we have with him, but I don't expect more either. Once we can make him the 3rd line centre on this team, I think we will be a lot better off.

03-21-2015, 12:21 PM	#35
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	Sometimes I think Backlund is both the most under-appreciated and overrated player on the team. Under-appreciated because he is an ideal 2nd/3rd line centre that is currently 2nd on the team in ice-time and plays in all situations. He is extremely important to the team in this role but is somewhat unheralded by the media and some fans. Overrated because I don't think his production or skill warrants more even strength time or time on the 1st line, but there always seems to be a contingent of fans that think he isn't being used fairly.. I'm really happy with what we have with him, but I don't expect more either. Once we can make him the 3rd line centre on this team, I think we will be a lot better off. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can." Last edited by FlamesAddiction; 03-21-2015 at 12:28 PM.