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Old 10-08-2015, 01:52 PM   #270
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This is a Hartley tactic. Sideman's response to his Game #2 scratch from last season was tremendous, and I think the hope is that Backlund can likewise use it to make the same adjustments. I don't think it is a bad idea, and Backlund is the sort of player who seems to respond well to challenges.
In addition, more is expected of Backlund than Jooris. It is not about whether Backlund is better than Jooris; it is about whether Backlund is as good as (or better than) he should be.
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