Backlund is a really good 3rd line center and an average 2nd line center. Nothing more, nothing less. He's not Ryan Kesler, that's ludicrous. He's not a top 2nd line center in the NHL. I'd gladly take him on my 3rd line any day, but realistically a true contender would have at least 2 centers better than Backlund. The guy is a decent player, but he is far from the superstar some people think he is.
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