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IgiTang · 03-22-2015, 04:26 PM

I'm going with option 5. Backlund needs to be "the guy" on his line. I think Backlund has a boatload of skill and so.etimes tries to display it. Sometimes... If he had a bit more room, he could I think. But I don't think he NEEDS a Gaudreau or Hudler, I think he needs a big body who can help him dig the puck out. Bouma is awesome for crash and bang and has a deceiving shot, but I don't think he cycles as well as Backlund needs to be successful. If Colborne had a bit more hockey IQ, I would say he's the guy, but Colborne seems too soft or just not desperate enough to make plays sometimes.

Edit: I would actually like to see Poirier and Ferland make the jump into the top 9 role and see a line of Poirier- Backlund- Ferland.

03-22-2015, 04:26 PM	#56
IgiTang Self-Retired Join Date: Oct 2006 Exp:	I'm going with option 5. Backlund needs to be "the guy" on his line. I think Backlund has a boatload of skill and so.etimes tries to display it. Sometimes... If he had a bit more room, he could I think. But I don't think he NEEDS a Gaudreau or Hudler, I think he needs a big body who can help him dig the puck out. Bouma is awesome for crash and bang and has a deceiving shot, but I don't think he cycles as well as Backlund needs to be successful. If Colborne had a bit more hockey IQ, I would say he's the guy, but Colborne seems too soft or just not desperate enough to make plays sometimes. Edit: I would actually like to see Poirier and Ferland make the jump into the top 9 role and see a line of Poirier- Backlund- Ferland. Last edited by IgiTang; 03-22-2015 at 04:28 PM.