Backlund is what he is. He's the Flames version of Shawn Horcoff. Probably a very good 3rd line center, but miscast into a 2nd line center role.
Granlund is not being used properly. He should not be in the middle in the NHL, he should be on the wing. But this is Bob Hartley's team and he sees players a certain way and plays them that way, even if they are not as successful as they can be. Granlund's skills scream winger. That's where he should be. On Bennett's wing, finishing off his work with the puck.
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