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Enoch Root · 01-12-2016, 08:04 PM

Good job, OP - that was a thorough post.

I have always been a Backlund supporter. But here's my problem with him: he just doesn't generate enough offense. Sure, he gets shots, but no finish - and it's a results league. We have been waiting and waiting for him to break out, but it isn't going to happen. He is what he is.

And that's fine - as a 3rd line C, he gives you about as much offense as you can reasonably expect. Let's call him as average 3rd line C.

Again, no problem. EXCEPT, the Flames are small and soft. We need a 3rd line C that plays harder, tougher minutes. Monahan and Stajan don't play hard either. We desperately need to get bigger and tougher down the middle.

And if it comes down to Backlund or Stajan, I would rather have Stajan. If we could re-sign Stajan for maybe $1.5 - 2M per, I think he would be a great 4th line C who brings leadership and can occasionally fight above his weight class.

I don't see any intangibles from Backlund. Give me more points, or more heavy minutes, or more leadership. Something.

I don't think he can. And therefore, I think the team needs to upgrade his spot (upgrade with respect to the teams' particular needs).

Man, I hope Jankowski get reach his potential!

01-12-2016, 08:04 PM	#21
Enoch Root Franchise Player Join Date: May 2012 Exp:	Good job, OP - that was a thorough post. I have always been a Backlund supporter. But here's my problem with him: he just doesn't generate enough offense. Sure, he gets shots, but no finish - and it's a results league. We have been waiting and waiting for him to break out, but it isn't going to happen. He is what he is. And that's fine - as a 3rd line C, he gives you about as much offense as you can reasonably expect. Let's call him as average 3rd line C. Again, no problem. EXCEPT, the Flames are small and soft. We need a 3rd line C that plays harder, tougher minutes. Monahan and Stajan don't play hard either. We desperately need to get bigger and tougher down the middle. And if it comes down to Backlund or Stajan, I would rather have Stajan. If we could re-sign Stajan for maybe $1.5 - 2M per, I think he would be a great 4th line C who brings leadership and can occasionally fight above his weight class. I don't see any intangibles from Backlund. Give me more points, or more heavy minutes, or more leadership. Something. I don't think he can. And therefore, I think the team needs to upgrade his spot (upgrade with respect to the teams' particular needs). Man, I hope Jankowski get reach his potential!